West Virginia governor axes DEI and enacts vaccine exemptions on first 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
WV Governor Scraps DEI, Signs Vaccine Exemptions on Second Day in Office
West Virginia Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey issued a series of executive orders on his second day in office, including measures to allow religious exemptions for school vaccinations and eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within state government.
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'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 ...
Donald Trump Back on Air Force One for First Time Since Leaving Office
President-elect Donald Trump boarded Air Force One on Saturday to return to Washington, D.C., for his second inauguration.
Morrisey orders flags to full-staff for Trump inauguration
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has ordered that all flags be raised back to full staff during the inauguration of ...
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Morrisey orders flags raised for Trump’s inauguration
Governor Patrick Morrisey is ordering all flags to be flown at full staff for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration ...
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Locals heading to D.C. for Trump’s inauguration
Multiple area residents plan to attend President Donald Trump’s second inauguration Monday in Washington, D.C. Trump announced Friday he would take the oath of office inside the Capitol Rotunda due to ...
Jim Justice sworn into Senate after two terms as West Virginia governor
Sen. Jim Justice (R-WV) was sworn into the Senate on Tuesday, bringing Republicans one step closer to a 53-seat majority in ...
West Virginia health care advocates call on Senate to reject RFK Jr. as health secretary
Health care advocates from West Virginia have joined with thousands of physicians and public health professionals around the ...
Donald Trump arrives in Washington to start inauguration celebrations
The president-elect will be sworn in for the second time on Monday with the ceremony moved indoors due to the freezing ...
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Trump arrives in Washington for celebrations ahead of inauguration
US President-elect Donald Trump arrived in the Washington area for a celebration of his return to power ahead of an ...
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Morrisey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey has issued a proclamation ordering flags at all state government buildings to ...
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Mid-Ohio Valley residents heading to D.C. for Donald Trump’s inauguration
Multiple area residents plan to attend President Donald Trump’s second inauguration Monday in Washington, D.C. Trump ...