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November 20, 2009

Governor, First Lady Announce the New Schools to join the Seeds Program

Gov. Joe Manchin today announced five new schools would join The Education Alliance’s Student Educational and Economic Success (SEEDS) Program.

November 20, 2009

Statement from the Gov. Manchin: About His Appointment of Terry Walker to House 56th District Seat

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Joe Manchin today released the following statement after appointing businessman and educator Terry Walker, of Kearneysville, to fill the West Virginia House of Delegates 56th District seat, left vacant by the resignation of Del. Bob Tabb last month:

November 19, 2009

Gas Tax Stabilization Bill Would Benefit State's Communities

West Virginia’s communities stand to benefit from millions of dollars in additional funding for roadway paving if the governor’s gas tax stabilization bill passes during the special legislative session currently under way.

November 17, 2009

Governor Appoints Tom Flaherty to WVU's Board of Governors

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Joe Manchin today announced the appointment of Tom Flaherty, founding member of the law firm of Flaherty, Sensabaugh & Bonasso (FS&B), to the West Virginia University Board of Governors.

November 16, 2009

Governor Receives Report on Judicial Reform

Gov. Joe Manchin on Sunday received the final report from the Independent Commission on Judicial Reform. The governor said he would be reviewing the report to determine what issues may need to be brought before the Legislature.

November 13, 2009

Governor asks West Virginians to celebrate Sen. Byrd’s national milestone

To commemorate U.S. Sen. Robert C. Byrd becoming the longest-serving Congressional member in history on Nov. 18, 2009, Gov. Joe Manchin is joining members of the Legislature, congressional staff members and fellow West Virginians to pay tribute, celebrate and recognize the many accomplishments of the state’s senior senator.

November 13, 2009

Governor Orders U.S. and State Flags Lowered in Memory of West Virginia Soldier

Gov. Joe Manchin has ordered all U.S. and state flags displayed at state facilities lowered to half-staff the entire day of Monday, Nov. 16, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of Army Specialist Julian Lee Guthrie Berisford.

November 13, 2009

Governor's Special Session Call for November 17

The following is the language from the official special session call:

November 06, 2009

Governor Announces Recipients of 2009 Clean Communities Award

Governor Joe Manchin and West Virginia’s Make It Shine Program today announced the six winners of the West Virginia Make It Shine Clean Community Award. The award is presented annually to municipalities across the state for their extraordinary efforts to beautify and clean up their respective communities.

November 06, 2009

Governor Challenges Juvenile Center Residents to Charity Basketball Game

Gov. Joe Manchin today announced that he and members of his staff will challenge residents of the Kenneth Honey Rubenstein Juvenile Center in Davis, W.Va., in a basketball game on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009.

November 06, 2009

Governor Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of Victims of Fort Hood Tragedy

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In conjunction with presidential proclamation lowering U.S. flags, Gov. Joe Manchin has ordered all state flags to be lowered to half-staff immediately in honor of the victims of the tragedy at Fort Hood, Texas.

November 05, 2009

Governor Appoints Michael I. Green to State Board of Education

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Joe Manchin today announced that he has appointed Michael I. Green of Morgantown to the West Virginia State Board of Education. The appointment will be for nine years and is effective Nov. 5, 2009.

November 05, 2009

First Lady Commends Lincoln County for encouraging Community Collaboration

First Lady Gayle Manchin is commending schools in Lincoln County for joining forces tonight with community leaders, work force development officers, parents and students to discuss ways to better prepare young people for 21st century careers.

November 05, 2009

West Virginia’s Second Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday ends this month

Gov. Joe Manchin today reminded West Virginians that the last day to take advantage of the State’s second ENERGY STAR® Sales Tax Holiday is Nov. 30, 2009.

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