West Virginia, DEI and Patrick Morrisey

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 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.
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.
Patrick Morrisey sworn as 37th governor of West Virginia
Patrick Morrisey was sworn in Monday as West Virginia 37th governor during a day of ceremonies at the state capitol.The new governor reflected on his earlier li
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.
West Virginia’s former governor Justice takes Senate oath of office
Former West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice officially became a U.S. senator Tuesday afternoon. Justice took the oath of office on the Senate floor Tuesday with fellow West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito by his side holding the Bible.
Morrisey stops DEI practices, targets government waste, supports vaccine exemptions
On his first day in office after his inauguration on Jan. 14, 2025, West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Jan. 14, 2025 announced 8 sweeping executive orders and two other initiatives that, among other things,
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Morrisey inherits $400 million hole in fiscal year 2026 budget
Despite former governor Jim Justice promising to not leave his predecessor a hole in the next fiscal year budget, Gov.
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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 ...
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 ...
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WVU, Marshall reviewing diversity policies following Morrisey’s DEI ban impacting state funding
University and Marshall University are reviewing their diversity policies following new state Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s ...
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 ...
'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 ...