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Governor Morrisey Announces $9 Million in New Federal Funding to Expand College and Career Opportunities

Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced $9 million in new federal funding over five years to expand college and career preparation opportunities for 3,600 West Virginia students annually across 20 ...
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Governor Morrisey Appoints Kennad Lee Skeen II to 5th Family Circuit Court

Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced the appointment of Kennad Lee “Kenny” Skeen II to the 5th Family Circuit Court, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Constance J. Thomas.
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Governor Morrisey Announces More Than $1.7 Million to Help West Virginians in Recovery Return to Work

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced more than $1.7 million in federal funding for two initiatives designed to help West Virginians recover from substance use disorder find employment, remain in the ...
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Governor Morrisey Announces $500,000 to Strengthen Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services in Eastern West Virginia

Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a $500,000 Rural Health Transformation Program award to Potomac Highlands Guild to strengthen mental health and addiction recovery services in eastern West ...
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Governor Morrisey Announces Paid Coaching Opportunities for West Virginia Teachers Through MATHCOUNTS

Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that applications are now being accepted for paid coaching positions through the 2026-2027 MATHCOUNTS Competition Series.
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Governor Morrisey Announces Plan to Preserve Historic Trees at Former Clements State Tree Nursery

Governor Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement regarding the preservation of chestnut and chinquapin trees at the former Clements State Tree Nursery in Mason County.
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Governor Morrisey Secures Extension for Federal Disaster Assistance Following July Flooding

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved his request to extend ...
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Governor Morrisey Announces West Virginia Bid for United States Space Academy

FAIRMONT, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that West Virginia is officially submitting a state-sponsored response to compete for the United States Space Academy, an opportunity that ...
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Governor Morrisey Announces Additional Federal Disaster Assistance for West Virginia

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that President Donald J. Trump has approved additional federal disaster assistance for West Virginia communities affected by severe storms and flooding this summer.
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Governor Morrisey Joins Federal Partners to Launch NEST Program in West Virginia

Governor Patrick Morrisey joined Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Administrator Tom Engels at WVU Medicine ...
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Governor Morrisey and Secretary Kessinger Launch ‘Mountain Moves’ History and Tourism Game for West Virginia Students

Governor Patrick Morrisey and Secretary of Tourism Kayla Kessinger unveiled ‘Mountain Moves’ at Oak Hill Middle School on Monday, a new educational board game designed to engage eighth-grade students ...
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Governor Morrisey Celebrates 100 Years of the West Virginia Hospital Association, Highlights Rural Health Transformation

Governor Patrick Morrisey joined hospital leaders from across the state to celebrate the West Virginia Hospital Association’s 100th anniversary and highlight the administration’s work to improve ...