West Virginia, Morrisey and DEI

West Virginia’s new governor Patrick Morrisey sworn into office
Morrisey is taking over for Jim Justice (R-WV), who got elected to the U.S. Senate in the 2024 general election. Former West Virginia State Auditor JB McCuskey was sworn into office as the state’s new Attorney General, filling Morrisey’s former position.
Patrick Morrisey eliminates DEI in West Virginia on first day as governor
This follows companies the likes of Meta, Walmart, Lowe’s, Toyota, and Ford among others that rolled back their DEI practices.
West Virginia governor’s first executive orders include removing DEI initiatives and vaccine requirements
West Virginia governor’s first executive orders include removing DEI initiatives and vaccine requirements - West Virginia’s Republican Governor Patrick Morrisey issued flurry of orders on first day in
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, followed by a parade, fireworks, concerts, and other celebrations. Morrisey,
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.
West Virginia's conservative shift could sharpen under its incoming governor
West Virginia has been a conservative stronghold for over a decade, but it could see a shift even further to the right on social policies as one GOP governor replaces another.
West Virginia’s New Governor Bans DEI from State Institutions with Day One Order
The order tasks state agencies with completing a review of all DEI initiatives and positions in their department.
West Virginia Governor Bans DEI by Executive Order
Theories of DEI are contrary to equal protection guarantees of the West Virginia and United States Constitution,” Executive Order No. 3-25 reads. “It is in the interest of the citizens of West Virginia that the State government treat them as equals under the law instead of preferentially or discriminatorily based on race,
Morrisey sworn in as WV governor, says he’ll ‘end wokeness,’ prioritize cutting government waste
Republican Patrick Morrisey, a social conservative who handily won his election, was ceremoniously sworn in as West ...
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National free speech advocate, FIRE, is ready to fight Morrisey’s ban on diversity initiatives
FIRE is actively considering all options to ensure West Virginia faculty are not forcibly silenced by state edict, according ...
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West Virginia’s conservative shift could sharpen under its new governor
Morrisey will likely take a more hands-on approach with the state Legislature than Justice, who was sometimes accused of being an absentee governor ... the 2014 election. West Virginia and ...
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Jim Justice sworn in for U.S. Senate seat
One day after turning the keys to the Governor’s Mansion over to Patrick Morrisey, Jim Justice was sworn in to begin his ...
Tie in Virginia governor’s race sees Spanberger up one point over Earle-Sears
The Virginia governor’s race, one of two nationwide that occur this year, remains a tie, opening the door to incoming President-elect Donald Trump to play a dominating role. The latest ...