West Virginia, DEI

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,
Morrisey: West Virginia Fiscal Year 2026 projected to start with $400M deficit
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has some big plans for fixing the state's budget. The new governor hosted a media briefing on Wednesday to discuss new appointments and a budget agenda.
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.
'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 fiscal year.
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,
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.
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 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’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.
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Court battle brews as West Virginia GOP denies Dem appointment to vacant seat
A legal battle is brewing in West Virginia, as both Democrats and Republicans argue they have the legal right to fill a ...
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Morrisey predicts $400M FY26 budget deficit, ending Justice’s ‘rocket ship ride’
W.Va., who boasted big budget surpluses, has left Gov. Patrick Morrisey with a problem: a projected $400 million deficit for ...
How will Gov. Morrisey’s new DEI executive order impact WVU?
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey put several executive orders in place during his first days in office, including ...
West Virginia’s new governor Patrick Morrisey sworn into office
Governor Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) was officially sworn into the state’s top seat in an inauguration ceremony Monday. Morrisey ...
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Pediatric professionals react to vaccine exemption executive order
Dr. Jackson Casto and Moriah Williams, respectively a pediatrician and a pediatric nurse practitioner with Cardinal ...
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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 ...
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Patrick Morrisey inaugurated as West Virginia’s 37th governor
Inauguration Day in West Virginia is packed with events from morning until night. Patrick Morrisey and other leaders will ...