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.

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.

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 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.

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

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,

Supreme Court Justices to some of the state’s highest offices - eight other besides Morrisey also took the ceremonial oath on Monday. This inlcuded JB McCu

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.

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.

CHARLESTON — West Virginia officials are in contact with the administration of President Donald Trump after an executive order issued by the president earlier this week put payments from the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the Inflation Reduction Act on pause.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey appointed Gerrardstown attorney Ian Masters to the 91st District House of Delegates seat forfeited by Joseph de Soto while a pending court case could determine if a Democrat should hold the seat.