West Virginia Governor Jim Justice News

West Virginia Governor Hit by U.K. Lender Bankruptcy

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice confirmed on Tuesday that he is personally liable for $700 million in loans taken by his coal companies from a lender in the United Kingdom that went bankrupt. The Republican governor took shots at the …

Bar Shutdown Order Extended for West Virginia County

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has extended an order that closed all bars in Monongalia County for an additional 10 days due to the coronavirus pandemic. The latest order is effective until Aug. 13. The county includes West Virginia University’s …

West Virginia Gov. Appoints Hunter Acting Insurance Commissioner

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has appointed Erin K. Hunter as acting insurance commissioner for the state, effective Jan. 25, 2019. She takes over for Allan McVey who was appointed by Justice last month as Secretary of Administration. McVey served …