West Virginia, DEI and Governor Morrissey

West Virginia governor axes DEI and enacts vaccine exemptions on first full day in office
Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey has issued a slew of aggressive executive orders on his first day as West Virginia's chief executive.
West Virginia governor’s first executive orders include removing DEI initiatives and vaccine requirements
West Virginia governor’s first executive orders include removing DEI initiatives and vaccine requirements - West Virginia’s Republican Governor Patrick Morrisey issued flurry of orders on first day in
West Virginia governor axes DEI and enacts vaccine exemptions on first day in office
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West Virginia’s New Governor Bans DEI from State Institutions with Day One Order
The order tasks state agencies with completing a review of all DEI initiatives and positions in their department.
Patrick Morrisey eliminates DEI in West Virginia on first day as governor
Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) signed an executive order on his first full day in office that prohibits diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives from state institutions. This follows companies the likes of Meta,
West Virginia Governor Bans DEI by Executive Order
Theories of DEI are contrary to equal protection guarantees of the West Virginia and United States Constitution,” Executive Order No. 3-25 reads. “It is in the interest of the citizens of West Virginia that the State government treat them as equals under the law instead of preferentially or discriminatorily based on race,
West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice praises Trump's energy 'dream team' nominees, Wright and Burgum
Republican West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice weighs in on President-elect Trump's nominees for energy secretary and interior ...
One-on-one interview: West Virginia Gov. Morrisey speaks with Eyewitness News
Eyewitness News' Daniel Burbank sat down with Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey shortly after his inauguration to discuss his ...
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West Virginia suspends permit for coal mine tied to Justice family
State regulators pulled a permit for a surface mine tied to West Virginia Republican Sen. Jim Justice's family, citing a ...
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Gov. Morrisey announces additional cabinet appointments, proposed department consolidations
Gov. Patrick Morrisey continued to round out his cabinet Thursday, making new appointments and also proposing mergers for existing departments. During a press conference Thursday from the Governor’s ...
West Virginia's conservative shift could sharpen under its new governor
Former West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a number of socially conservative laws during his two terms in office. But he ...
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West Virginia Democratic Party sues to block GOP replacement for de Soto
A legal fight is brewing over whether to appoint a Republican or a Democrat to the West Virginia House of Delegates seat ...
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Democrats want WV Supreme Court to clarify House seat vacated over man’s house arrest
The writ of mandamus filed with the West Virginia Supreme Court names House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, and Gov. Patrick ...
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Former West Virginia Governor Jim Justice sworn in as latest GOP senator
Justice was sworn in by Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Grassley, and was joined by fellow West Virginia GOP Sen. Shelley Moore Capito.
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West Virginia Senate President Smith names remainder of leadership team, committee chairs
State Senate President Randy Smith named the rest of his new leadership team headlining into the 2025 legislative session, as ...