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Education

October 29, 2025

WVU Establishes Washington Center for Civics, Culture, Statesmanship

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced Dr. Patrick Lee Miller as the first director of WVU's new Washington Center for Civics, Culture and Statesmanship, which aims to educate students in critical thinking about American founding principles.

Healthcare & Public Safety

October 28, 2025

Gov. Morrisey Launches Statewide Initiative for Food Bank Donations

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a statewide initiative supporting two food banks in response to federal SNAP benefits being withheld, with the state matching donations to deliver up to $26 million in assistance.

Community & Values

October 25, 2025

Launch of West Virginia IDs in Apple Wallet Announced by Governor Morrisey

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that West Virginia residents can now add their state-issued driver's licenses and IDs to Apple Wallet, enabling ID verification at over 250 TSA checkpoints nationwide.

Healthcare & Public Safety

October 21, 2025

Gov. Patrick Morrisey Announces Scores of ICE Arrests

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that 60 undocumented immigrants were arrested over the past month through coordinated efforts with state police and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Economy & Budget

October 21, 2025

S&P Upgrades West Virginia's Credit Outlook to Positive, Affirms AA- Rating

S&P Global Ratings has upgraded West Virginia's credit outlook to positive from stable while affirming its AA- rating on the state's general obligation debt, marking the first positive action in over a decade.

Economy & Budget

October 20, 2025

Governor Announces $19 Million State Investment to Improve Water Infrastructure

Governor Patrick Morrisey unveiled a significant financial commitment to upgrade Clarksburg's aging water systems, with the state investment contributing to a larger $50 million project.

Energy & Environment

October 14, 2025

Morrisey: 'Bridge Day Will Go On' Despite Federal Shutdown

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that West Virginia's two national parks would remain open during October, even if a federal government shutdown continues, ensuring Bridge Day celebrations proceed as planned.

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Energy & Environment

October 14, 2025

Morrisey Extends Funding to Keep National Parks Open Through Bridge Day and Beyond

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that West Virginia will extend its financial support to keep national parks operational during the federal shutdown through Bridge Day and potentially through the end of October.

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