23 hours ago · Gov. Patrick Morrisey gave us more insight last week into the idea of a “Backyard Brawl” economic competition with neighboring states. The concept has its merits. Certainly Mountain State residents tend to respond well to being asked to rise above, to compete. “Many of you have followed over the last few years where I’ve talked […]

1 day ago · Gov. Patrick Morrisey, with his deputy chief of staff Todd Johnston, right, talked to the press about his “Backyard Brawl” economic development plan on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at the Capitol ...

Jan 24, 2025 · West Virginia will see a renewed focus on economic development and competition with surrounding states through initiatives set to be taken on under Gov. Patrick Morrisey. Morrisey addressed the press on Thursday, discussing what he has for several months dubbed the “Backyard Brawl” for regional economic development, …

Jan 24, 2025 · Governor Morrisey’s Deputy Chief of Staff Todd Johnston will lead Cabinet Secretaries and staff to drive economic growth. CHARLESTON, WV - The new initiative on Energy, Infrastructure, and Competitiveness announced by Governor Patrick Morrisey is receiving praise from across government and industry leaders eager to engage in the Governor’s economic “Backyard Brawl.”

6 days ago · CHARLESTON — West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey talked a lot on the campaign trail last year about having an economic “Backyard Brawl” with neighboring states. He provided more details Thursday about those plans and the person who will be leading the charge.

Executive Order 1-25: Establishing an economic Backyard Brawl (1/14/2025) Executive Order 2-25: Setting School choice as a priority of the administration (1/14/2025) Executive Order 3-25: Ordering cessation of DEI (1/14/2025)

Jan 14, 2025 · CHARLESTON, WV - Governor Patrick Morrisey took swift actions on Day One to advance the priorities of the new administration. Morrisey signed eight executive orders on Day One as part of his commitment to make West Virginia that shining state in the mountains. ... EO establishing economic Backyard Brawl EO setting School choice as a priority of ...

Jan 13, 2025 · Morrisey’s vision for what’s to come for West Virginia is an “economic backyard brawl” where the state comes out on top, leading in energy, business and education. “This economic revival...

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrissey has said time and time again that one of his main focuses is making the state more economically competitive with bordering states ...

Jan 23, 2025 · CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — New West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey outlined efforts to win a “Backyard Brawl” with neighboring states and energy is at the top of his list. “We came up with ...