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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.
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 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,
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 governor announces flurry of executive orders, plans
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a flurry of executive orders and plans Tuesday, less than 24 hours after his inauguration.
West Virginia’s new governor Patrick Morrisey sworn into office
Governor Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) was officially sworn into the state’s top seat in an inauguration ceremony Monday. Morrisey is taking over for Jim Justice (R-WV), who got elected to the U.S. Senate in the 2024 general election.
West Virginia governor unveils sweeping education changes, including DEI ban and vaccine exemptions
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey implemented significant education reforms on January 13, 2025, including a ban on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and the introduction of religious vaccine exemptions.
Patrick Morrisey sworn in 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.
Local West Virginia leaders express optimism and concerns as new governor takes office
Patrick Morrisey was sworn in as the 37th governor of West Virginia on Monday and local leaders are eager to see the direction his administration will take."One
Patrick Morrisey inaugurated as West Virginia’s 37th governor
Inauguration Day in West Virginia is packed with events from morning until night. Patrick Morrisey and other leaders started their day Monday with a faith-based breakfast at the West Virginia Culture Center.
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 ...
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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, ...