Gov. Justice Holds Administration Update Briefing

Gov. Justice Holds Administration Update Briefing

Gov. Justice and members of his administration will provide updates and take questions.   Tomorrow, Gov. Justice will announce plans for West Virginia's 160th birthday celebration, and announce Spring Turkey Season numbers, among other announcements.

Gov. Justice Holds Administration Update Briefing

Gov. Justice and Dr. Christiansen will discuss a water quality update. Sec. Ruby will provide information about a major tourism award for West Virginia.

Gov. Justice Holds Administration Update Briefing

Gov. Justice and members of his administration will provide updates and take questions. Tomorrow, Gov. Justice will join DHHR in recognizing Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week. Sec. Hardy will be available for questions.

Medal of Valor Ceremony

Gov. Justice will join officials from the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security to present the inaugural round of Medal of Valor award.  The following individuals will be presented with the Medal of Valor: Patrolman Cassie Johnson Corporal Marshall Bailey Trooper Eric Workman Deputy John Westfall Sergeant Thomas E. Baker III Firefighter John Dean Forbush Firefighter James W. Spencer The West Virginia First Responder Honor Board was created within the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security. The purpose of the Board is to recognize and honor first responders who have "distinguished themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their lives above and beyond the call of duty in the performance of their duties to be awarded the Medal of Valor". W.Va. Code §29-32-2. After the Board votes, the nominations are referred to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House so that each representative body can confirm the awards.

Gov. Justice Holds Administration Update Briefing

Gov. Justice and members of his administration will provide updates and take questions. Tomorrow, Gov. Justice will announce the recommendation of six AML Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program projects that will utilize nearly $26 million in federal grant funding for economic development at abandoned mine land sites across the state. Dr. Coben will provide a DHHR update and be available for questions.