West Virginia, DEI

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.
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’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.
New governor: ‘DEI has absolutely no place in West Virginia state government’
West Virginia’s new governor, Patrick Morrisey, said it’s important for his administration to get a jump on policies like ordering a cessation in diversity initiatives associated with 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.
West Virginia governor bans DEI programs at public universities
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed an executive order Tuesday banning diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at all public institutions, including universities across the state. “Theories of DEI are contrary to equal protection guarantees of the West Virginia and United States Constitution,” the executive order states.
Patrick Morrisey sworn in as West Virginia’s 37th governor
Patrick Morrisey, a three-term attorney general, took the oath of office Monday to become the 37th governor of West Virginia, followed by a parade, fireworks, concerts, and other celebrations. Morrisey,
New West Virginia officials emphasize collaboration with Gov. Patrick Morrisey
Supreme Court Justices to some of the state’s highest offices - eight other besides Morrisey also took the ceremonial oath on Monday. This inlcuded JB McCu
Voters expect Morrisey to fulfill campaign promises as new West Virginia Governor
People from all across West Virginia and beyond came to the capitol on Monday to honor and celebrate Gov. Patrick Morrisey and his new administration’s inauguration.
Patrick Morrisey inaugurated as West Virginia Governor
On January 2, Morrisey made his first round of cabinet appointments and executive team members for the state Governor’s Office. You can see those appointments here. Morrisey is set to succeed Republic Jim Justice, who is going to the U.S. Senate.
West Virginia Governor Enacts Vaccine Policy Change
On his first full day in office, West Virginia's Republican Governor Patrick Morrisey issued several executive orders that significantly reshape state policies. Notably, Morrisey on Tuesday introduced a measure allowing families to get religious exemptions to mandatory school vaccinations,
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Photos: Inaugural ceremony and parade for Gov. Patrick Morrisey
See the photos from the Inauguration Ceremony and Inaugural Parade for West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey at the WV ...
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Morrisey’s week one overreach
New Governor Patrick Morrisey has come out of the blocks fast with a series of executive orders to implement his policies. Several of the orders are pretty straightforward; he wants state agencies to ...
Altice to spend millions on internet upgrades in settlement with West Virginia
The parent company of one of West Virginia's largest internet providers has reached a settlement with the state to resolve ...