Senate, Justice and West Virginia

Jim Justice sworn into Senate after two terms as West Virginia governor
Sen. Jim Justice (R-WV) was sworn into the Senate on Tuesday, bringing Republicans one step closer to a 53-seat majority in the upper chamber. Justice took the oath of office one day after he finished his second term as West Virginia governor and six days before President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated for a second term
West Virginia’s former governor Justice takes Senate oath of office
Jim Justice, former governor of West Virginia, took the oath of office for the Senate Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. A former billionaire whose family businesses include coal mines and the operation of The Greenbrier resort,
Former West Virginia Governor Jim Justice sworn in as latest GOP senator
Justice was sworn in by Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Grassley, and was joined by fellow West Virginia GOP Sen. Shelley Moore Capito.
West Virginia's conservative shift could sharpen under its new governor
Former West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a number of socially conservative laws during his two terms in office. But he rarely pushed for them. The Democrat-turned-Republican, now heading to the U.
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.
West Virginia's conservative shift could sharpen under its incoming governor
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a number of socially conservative laws during his two terms in office. But he rarely pushed for them. The Democrat-turned-Republican ...
West Virginia governor’s first executive orders include removing DEI initiatives and vaccine requirements
Speaking at the State Capitol in Charleston on Tuesday, Governor Morrissey – who succeed Jim Justice in the role after ...
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Justice takes part in first U.S. Senate committee
U.S. Sen. Jim Justice made his debut as West Virginia’s junior senator Wednesday, questioning Department of Energy cabinet ...
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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 ...
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Capito welcomes Justice to senate
Justice, who just completed his second term as governor, was elected to the senate seat previously held by former Senator Joe ...
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Gazette-Mail editorial: Why it matters that Jim Justice might be broke
Jim Justice, the one-time billionaire, owner of The Greenbrier resort and coal magnate, just wrapped up an eight-year stint ...