https://worldleaders.website/leader-us-gov-wv.htmlThe public schedule of Patrick Morrisey, Governor of West Virginia, from official sources via World Leaders Daily.enThu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-releases-statement-lloyd-nathan-chairman-board-greenbrier-resort-gainingus-gov-wv-2026-08-26-Governor Morrisey Releases Statement on Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey issued a statement on Lloyd Nathan gaining majority control of The Greenbrier Casino:https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-issues-statement-historic-167-billion-meta-settlementus-gov-wv-2026-08-26-Governor Morrisey Issues Statement on HiWed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey today released the following statement regarding the landmark $16.7 billion settlement between Meta and a nationwide coalition of state attorneys general over allegations that the tech giant knowingly deployed addictive,…https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-orders-flags-lowered-honor-dolly-partonus-gov-wv-2026-08-25-Governor Morrisey Orders Flags Lowered tTue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey issued a proclamation ordering flags at all state facilities to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Dolly Parton, who passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-investment-expand-home-dialysis-access-across-west-virginiaus-gov-wv-2026-08-25-Governor Morrisey Announces Investment tTue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a new funding opportunity of up to $2 million through the state's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-investment-simplify-how-rural-residents-access-healthcareus-gov-wv-2026-08-25-Governor Morrisey Announces Investment tTue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a new funding opportunity through the state's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-appoints-member-50th-district-house-delegates-seatus-gov-wv-2026-08-25-Governor Morrisey Appoints Member to 50tTue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the appointment of William J. "Bill" Vest of Oak Hill to the West Virginia House of Delegates.https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-appoints-berkeley-county-circuit-court-judgeus-gov-wv-2026-08-24-Governor Morrisey Appoints Berkeley CounMon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey appointed Joseph R. Kinser to serve as Circuit Court Judge for the 27th Judicial Circuit, serving Berkeley and Morgan counties.https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-more-23-million-funding-opportunity-expand-medicalus-gov-wv-2026-08-24-Governor Morrisey Announces More Than $2Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a new funding opportunity totaling approximately $2.34 million through the state's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-659570-juvenile-justice-and-delinquency-prevention-title-iius-gov-wv-2026-08-24-Governor Morrisey Announces $659,570 in Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Charleston, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey announced today the awarding of $659,570 in Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Title II Grant Funds to 12 projects across West Virginia.https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-calls-west-virginians-shape-west-virginia-military-hall-fameus-gov-wv-2026-08-24-Governor Morrisey Calls on West VirginiaMon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000West Virginia’s service members have answered the call of duty with extraordinary valor, and now Governor Patrick Morrisey is calling on veterans, service members, and military families across the Mountain State to help establish a home for their…https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-more-1m-investment-expand-care-programs-older-west-virginiansus-gov-wv-2026-08-21-Governor Morrisey Announces More Than $1Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a $1.25 million funding opportunity through the State's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to support the development of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), an all-in-one care…https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-major-infrastructure-investments-and-water-system-fixes-wayneus-gov-wv-2026-08-20-Governor Morrisey Announces Major InfrasThu, 20 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a series of decisive actions and millions of dollars in funding requests aimed at solving long-standing water infrastructure issues across Wayne County and southern West Virginia.https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-145-million-investment-clean-clear-water-strategyus-gov-wv-2026-08-19-Governor Morrisey Announces $145 MillionWed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced an additional $145 million in state funding for water and wastewater infrastructure over the coming year, putting West Virginia on track to surpass $1 billion in total projects while launching a new strategy…https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-declares-state-emergency-following-new-round-severe-storms-and-floodingus-gov-wv-2026-08-18-Governor Morrisey Declares State of EmerTue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a State of Emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties following a new round of severe storms that brought excessive rainfall, flash flooding, mudslides, damaging winds, and widespread water rescues to communities…https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-32-million-investment-wheeling-gateway-centerus-gov-wv-2026-08-18-Governor Morrisey Announces $3.2 MillionTue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a $3.2 million investment to help launch construction of the more than $25 million Wheeling Gateway Center, a new tourism destination expected to attract 175,000 visitors annually and support 87 permanent jobs in…https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-appoints-kayla-kessinger-secretary-tourismus-gov-wv-2026-08-18-Governor Morrisey Appoints Kayla KessingTue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the appointment of Kayla Kessinger as Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Tourism, tapping the former state legislator and West Virginia native to build on the state's record tourism growth.https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-advance-funding-reopen-lewis-county-middle-schoolus-gov-wv-2026-08-17-Governor Morrisey Announces Advance FundMon, 17 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Following the severe storms and flooding that struck the state on July 21, Governor Patrick Morrisey advanced $400,000 to help approximately 400 Lewis County students return to the classroom.https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-celebrates-grand-opening-new-passenger-terminal-north-central-westus-gov-wv-2026-08-17-Governor Morrisey Celebrates Grand OpeniMon, 17 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey joined airport officials, local leaders, and community members in Bridgeport to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of the new passenger terminal at North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB).https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-major-tourism-works-workforce-milestoneus-gov-wv-2026-08-15-Governor Morrisey Announces Major TourisSat, 15 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that participants in West Virginia's Tourism Works program have earned more than 25,000 microcredentials and 1,000 college credit hours since the program launched last yearhttps://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-extends-state-emergency-12-counties-flood-recovery-continuesus-gov-wv-2026-08-14-Governor Morrisey Extends State of EmergFri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced the State of Emergency will be extended in 12 counties following the severe storms and flooding that struck West Virginia beginning July 21.https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-legislative-leaders-announce-unified-plan-responsible-data-center-0us-gov-wv-2026-08-11-Governor Morrisey, Legislative Leaders ATue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey joined Senate President Randy Smith, House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, and leadership from the West Virginia Department of Commerce today at a joint press conference to announce a unified legislative and executive vision for the…https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-3-million-grant-west-virginia-voadus-gov-wv-2026-08-10-Governor Morrisey Announces $3 Million GMon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a $3 million grant from the Governor’s Civil Contingent Fund to West Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (WV VOAD) to support its work helping West Virginians recover from disasters and address…https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-awards-more-21-million-support-child-advocacy-centers-across-westus-gov-wv-2026-08-07-Governor Morrisey Awards More Than $2.1 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey announced $2,128,850.88 in Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Grant funding to support 22 projects serving children and families across West Virginia.https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-disaster-unemployment-assistance-lewis-and-upshur-countyus-gov-wv-2026-08-06-Governor Morrisey Announces Disaster UneThu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey and WorkForce West Virginia announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are now available to qualifying individuals who live or work in Lewis and Upshur counties and were impacted by the severe storms,…https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-concludes-water-listening-tour-princetonus-gov-wv-2026-08-05-Governor Morrisey Concludes Water ListenWed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey concluded his two-day Water Listening Tour on Wednesday after meeting with residents, local officials, water operators, business leaders, and community stakeholders across southern West Virginiahttps://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-launches-water-listening-tour-across-southern-west-virginiaus-gov-wv-2026-08-04-Governor Morrisey Launches Water ListeniTue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey today launched a two-day Water Listening Tour across southern West Virginia, meeting with local residents, mayors, elected officials, public service districts, and water system operators to hear firsthand about the…https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-45-million-expedited-federal-disaster-assistance-lewis-andus-gov-wv-2026-08-03-Governor Morrisey Announces $4.5 MillionMon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that President Donald J. Trump has approved West Virginia's request for expedited Individual Assistance following the devastating floods that struck the state beginning July 21.https://governor.wv.gov/article/statement-school-clothing-allowance-and-tanf-reviewus-gov-wv-2026-08-03-Statement on School Clothing Allowance aMon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Communications Director Lars Dalseide released the following statement on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding and the Administration's ongoing review of TANF-funded programs:https://governor.wv.gov/article/judicial-vacancy-advisory-commission-accepting-applications-seventh-judicial-circuitus-gov-wv-2026-07-31-Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission AccFri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Seventh Judicial Circuit (Putnam County) following the retirement of Judge Mark A. Sorsaia, effective today, July 31, 2026.https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-celebrates-growing-national-recognition-west-virginia-tourismus-gov-wv-2026-07-31-Governor Morrisey Celebrates Growing NatFri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey today celebrated the latest in a growing series of national honors recognizing West Virginia’s scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, and vibrant communities after Architectural Digest named New River Gorge National Park…https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-14-million-investment-expand-access-rural-healthcareus-gov-wv-2026-07-30-Governor Morrisey Announces $14 Million Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced an approximately $14 million investment through the state's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to expand remote patient monitoring and virtual healthcare technology across West Virginia.https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-patrick-morrisey-announces-back-school-sales-tax-holiday-deliver-relief-westus-gov-wv-2026-07-29-Governor Patrick Morrisey Announces BackWed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey highlighted the state’s upcoming annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday in Greenbrier County, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to lowering living costs, returning dollars to taxpayers, and empowering students…https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-26-gw-natural-gas-power-plant-grant-county-existing-coalus-gov-wv-2026-07-28-Governor Morrisey Announces 2.6 GW NaturTue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a multibillion-dollar energy investment in Grant County that will add 2.6 gigawatts of new natural gas generation for the region, marking another major step toward the Governor's 50 by 50 generation plan.https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-patrick-morrisey-joins-groundbreaking-transformational-jc-lando-developmentus-gov-wv-2026-07-28-Governor Patrick Morrisey Joins GroundbrTue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey joined local officials, business leaders, and community partners to celebrate the groundbreaking of the JC Lando redevelopment project, a transformational mixed-use development representing nearly $58.7 million in private…https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-appoints-eleni-christina-kontos-miller-sixth-family-court-circuitus-gov-wv-2026-07-27-Governor Morrisey Appoints Eleni ChristiMon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced the appointment of Eleni Christina Kontos-Miller to serve as Family Court Judge for the Sixth Family Court Circuit, filling the vacancy created by the resignation…https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-joins-moundsville-leaders-dedicate-marker-honoring-citys-1832-foundingus-gov-wv-2026-07-27-Governor Morrisey Joins Moundsville LeadMon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey joined local leaders in Moundsville to dedicate a new marker commemorating the city's founding in 1832, celebrating nearly two centuries of history along the Ohio River and the community's enduring pride in its heritage.https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-continued-progress-flood-recovery-effortsus-gov-wv-2026-07-27-Governor Morrisey Announces Continued PrMon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced continued progress as state agencies, local governments, first responders, volunteers, and utility crews work together to help communities recover from last week…https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-18-million-water-infrastructure-upgrade-follansbee-and-brookeus-gov-wv-2026-07-27-Governor Morrisey Announces $1.8 MillionMon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the start of a $1.8 million infrastructure project to modernize the Hooverson Heights Water Treatment Plant, strengthening the reliability of the region's water system and supporting future economic growth in…https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-requests-expedited-major-disaster-declaration-following-devastatingus-gov-wv-2026-07-25-Governor Morrisey Requests Expedited MajSat, 25 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey formally requested that President Donald J.https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-program-strengthen-employer-support-and-workforce-participationus-gov-wv-2026-07-24-Governor Morrisey Announces Program to SFri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a $500,000 investment in the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) with the release of a new Announcement for Funding Availability (AFA) under the Health to Prosperity (HTP) initiative.https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-provides-west-virginia-flood-recovery-updateus-gov-wv-2026-07-24-Governor Morrisey Provides West VirginiaFri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey provided an update on West Virginia's ongoing flood recovery efforts as hundreds of state employees, National Guard members, first responders, volunteers, and local officials continue helping communities recover from this…https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-welcomes-tens-thousands-youth-leaders-west-virginia-national-scoutus-gov-wv-2026-07-23-Governor Morrisey Welcomes Tens of ThousThu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey officially welcomed more than 15,000 Scouts, volunteers, and visitors from across the country to the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Fayette County for the Opening Ceremony of the 21st National Scout Jamboree.https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-launches-blue-envelope-program-support-drivers-and-law-enforcementus-gov-wv-2026-07-23-Governor Morrisey Launches Blue EnvelopeThu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey today launched West Virginia's Blue Envelope Program, a new initiative designed to improve communication during traffic stops involving drivers with autism spectrum disorder, dementia, or intellectual or developmental…https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-highlights-progress-flood-recovery-efforts-expandus-gov-wv-2026-07-23-Governor Morrisey Highlights Progress asThu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey highlighted continued progress in the State’s response to devastating flooding across West Virginia as floodwaters recede and recovery operations expand.https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-shares-ongoing-flood-response-efforts-west-virginiaus-gov-wv-2026-07-22-Governor Morrisey Shares Ongoing Flood RWed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey today surveyed flood damage with the West Virginia National Guard before providing an update on the state's ongoing response and recovery efforts.https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-declares-state-emergency-all-55-counties-due-severe-weatherus-gov-wv-2026-07-21-Governor Morrisey Declares State of EmerTue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey today declared a State of Emergency for all 55 counties as severe storms continue to move across West Virginia, resulting in flash flooding, landslides, road closures, and other dangerous conditions.https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-requests-presidential-disaster-declaration-southern-west-virginiaus-gov-wv-2026-07-21-Governor Morrisey Requests Presidential Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey formally requested that President Donald J. Trump approve a Major Disaster Declaration for West Virginia following the catastrophic flooding that struck southern West Virginia on June 22-23.https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-declares-state-preparedness-all-55-counties-ahead-severe-weather-systemsus-gov-wv-2026-07-21-Governor Morrisey Declares State of PrepTue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a statewide State of Preparedness for all 55 West Virginia counties in response to severe weather forecasts threatening the region.https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-declares-state-emergency-barbour-county-following-severe-floodingus-gov-wv-2026-07-20-Governor Morrisey Declares State of EmerMon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Emergency for Barbour County following severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall that caused significant flooding and damage across the county beginning on July 18.https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-welcomes-carl-ayers-secretary-west-virginia-department-human-servicesus-gov-wv-2026-07-20-Governor Morrisey Welcomes Carl Ayers asMon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey welcomed Carl E. Ayers as Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Human Services.https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-more-25-million-expand-prevention-focused-health-programsus-gov-wv-2026-07-16-Governor Morrisey Announces More Than $2Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey announced more than $25 million in new funding opportunities through the State's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to help more West Virginians prevent chronic disease and improve their health.https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-75-million-fort-hill-bridge-rehabilitationus-gov-wv-2026-07-16-Governor Morrisey Announces $75 Million Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a comprehensive, once-in-a-generation rehabilitation of the Eugene A. Carter Memorial Bridge, commonly known as the Fort Hill Bridge.https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-105-million-help-west-virginians-overcome-health-barriers-andus-gov-wv-2026-07-15-Governor Morrisey Announces $10.5 MillioWed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey announced $10.5 million in funding opportunities through the State's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to help West Virginians overcome health-related barriers to employment and successfully return to the workforce.https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-signs-portable-benefits-bill-expanding-opportunities-independent-workersus-gov-wv-2026-07-15-Governor Morrisey Signs Portable BenefitWed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Governor Patrick Morrisey ceremonially signed the Voluntary Portable Benefits Plan Act, a bill that allows businesses to voluntarily contribute toward benefits for independent contractors without changing their employment status.