West Virginia, Patrick Morrisey

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,
Gov. Morrisey orders flags in West Virginia to full-staff for Trump inauguration
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey (R) has ordered that all flags be raised back to full staff during the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Monday. Flags have been lowered since the passing of former President Jimmy Carter,
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 vision for West Virginia.
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.
New governor: ‘DEI has absolutely no place in West Virginia state government’
West Virginia’s new governor, Patrick Morrisey, said it’s important for his administration to get a jump on policies like ordering a cessation in diversity initiatives associated with state government.
Patrick Morrisey sworn in as West Virginia’s 37th governor
Patrick Morrisey, a three-term attorney general, took the oath of office Monday to become the 37th governor of West Virginia, followed by a parade, fireworks, concerts, and other celebrations. Morrisey,
West Virginia’s conservative shift could sharpen under its new governor
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a number of socially conservative laws during his two terms in office. But he rarely pushed for them.
West Virginia’s new governor Patrick Morrisey sworn into office
Morrisey is taking over for Jim Justice (R-WV), who got elected to the U.S. Senate in the 2024 general election. Former West Virginia State Auditor JB McCuskey was sworn into office as the state’s new Attorney General, filling Morrisey’s former position.
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.
West Virginia Democrats respond to Governor Morrisey’s first executive orders
The West Virginia Democratic Party is responding to eight executive orders signed by the Mountain State’s new governor Patrick Morrisey. Two of those orders will get rid of all diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and introduce non-medical exemptions to the state’s vaccination laws.
West Virginia governor’s first executive orders include removing DEI initiatives and vaccine requirements
Speaking, Governor Morrissey – who succeed Jim Justice in the role after serving as West Virginia’s attorney general for more than a decade – said of his assault on DEI that he was actually working to shield citizens from racial and gender discrimination,
'Where we stand': West Virginia governor projects $400 million deficit in upcoming budget
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the state is expected to face a $400 million deficit in its budget for the coming ...
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Morrisey predicts $400M FY26 budget deficit, ending Justice’s ‘rocket ship ride’
Sen. Jim Justice, who promised rocket ship rides and boasted big budget surpluses, has left the new Gov. Patrick Morrisey ...
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Governor Morrisey orders flags raised for Presidential Inauguration
Morrisey said the order applies to the state capitol and all government buildings, and is in celebration of the inauguration ...
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Health organizations say vaccine exemptions could open West Virginia to more disease
The executive order calls for the State Health Officer to establish a process for objections to compulsory school vaccination for families objecting on religious or conscientious grounds.
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Photos: Inaugural ceremony and parade for Gov. Patrick Morrisey
See the photos from the Inauguration Ceremony and Inaugural Parade for West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey at the WV ...
Altice to spend millions on internet upgrades in settlement with West Virginia
The parent company of one of West Virginia's largest internet providers has reached a settlement with the state to resolve ...
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Morrisey opens up with religious exemptions to vaccines, diversity policies, gender definitions
Another of Morrisey's executive orders would kickstart reviews meant to establish what he has called a Backyard Brawl to ...