Gov. Patrick Morrisey has introduced a Backyard Brawl Czar to lead his administration’s economic competition against surrounding states. Morrisey is actually referring to the position as director of West Virginia’s energy, infrastructure and competitiveness effort.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Thursday appointed a Republican gun rights activist to fill the House seat that was briefly held by Joseph de Soto, who was arrested last month for making terroristic threats against fellow members of the state House of Delegates.

The House of Delegates seat that should have gone to Joseph de Soto has now been filled. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey appointed Ian Masters to the Berkeley County-based 91st District seat.

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.

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

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey discussed his plan for economic growth Thursday, saying it relies upon energy, infrastructure and competition with neighboring states.

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 Governor Patrick Morrisey has some big plans for fixing the state's budget. The new governor hosted a media briefing on Wednesday to discuss new appointments and a budget agenda.

With a new governor in office, the signs at the state lines have either already been changed or will be changing by the beginning of next week. Signs that once bore Jim Justice’s name will now have Patrick Morrisey’s name in the bottom right-hand corner or underneath on a separate plaque.

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,

SWORN IN -- West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey addresses the crowd at his inauguration Monday. -- Ben Powell CHARLESTON — Patrick Morrisey, a three-term attorney general, took the oath of office Monday to become the 37th governor of West Virginia ...

Inauguration Day in West Virginia is packed with events from morning until night. Patrick Morrisey and other leaders will begin their day with a faith-based breakfast at the West Virginia Culture Center.