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January 19, 2009

Governor Joe Manchin's Second Inaugural Address

Gov. Joe Manchin today delivered his second inaugural address. Audio

October 01, 2008

West Virginia Financial Update Press Conference - Audio now available online

Gov. Joe Manchin, State Treasurer John Perdue, State Auditor Glen Gainer and state financial leaders on Wednesday conducted a press conference to give an update on the state's current financial picture. Audio

October 30, 2006

Governor Outlines Plans for November Tax Modernization Special Session

Gov. Joe Manchin today officially received the West Virginia Department of Revenue’s 2006 West Virginia Tax Modernization Project Report and outlined his plans for a November Special Session of the West Virginia Legislature to consider recommendations detailed in this comprehensive report. Audio

October 04, 2006

Governor Signs West Virginia Safe Families Partnership Agreement; Lowe's Donates 5,500 Smoke Detectors To Support Effort

Gov. Joe Manchin today joined representatives from Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouses Inc. and several state and community agencies to announce the establishment of the West Virginia Safe Families Partnership, a new statewide collaborative effort will increase the number of smoke detectors in low-income homes and, most importantly, save lives. Audio

September 28, 2006

Governor Addresses National Education, Economic Development Policy Forum

Gov. Joe Manchin addressed nearly 700 state and local policymakers, educators, business leaders and researchers from across the country Thursday morning at The National Academies “Rising Above the Gathering Storm” forum in Washington, D.C. Audio

September 18, 2006

Governor, First Lady Introduce 21st Century Jobs Council, Announce Date For State Forum

Gov. Joe Manchin today joined First Lady Gayle Manchin and Ralph Baxter, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, Co-Chairs of the 21st Century Jobs Cabinet, to introduce members of the working group established to focus on the continued development of a seamless education system that enhances and supports the state’s job creation and economic development efforts. Audio

July 28, 2006

First Lady Honors Governor's Technology Contest Participants

First Lady Gayle Manchin today joined Wally Boston, President and CEO of American Public University System, and state education leaders to recognize students and teachers who participated in the West Virginia Governor’s Technology Contest. Audio

July 19, 2006

Governor, Sago Miners' Families Receive Independent Report On Sago Tragedy

Gov. Joe Manchin III today joined J. Davitt McAteer, his Special Advisor on the Sago and Aracoma Mine tragedies, for the formal presentation of McAteer’s independent report on the Sago Mine explosion and subsequent investigation during a news conference 1 p.m. Wednesday at West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon. Audio

July 11, 2006

Governor Released From Cabell Huntington Hospital Following Completion of Successful Knee Replacement Surgery

Gov. Joe Manchin III was released late this afternoon from Cabell Huntington Hospital, following completion of successful knee replacement surgery this past weekend. Audio

July 03, 2006

State Revenue Collections Eclipse Record Levels

Gov. Joe Manchin and State Auditor Glen Gainer today joined the West Virginia Department of Revenue in releasing final collection data for completed Fiscal Year 2006, which shows an historic revenue collection year for the state of West Virginia – a 10 percent increase in revenues; the best year without a tax increase in recent history. Audio

June 30, 2006

Governor: W.Va. State Police Nets $5.7 Million in Illegal Drugs During First Phase of Crackdown

Gov. Joe Manchin today announced that the initial phase of a statewide crackdown on illegal drug trade and activity has taken more than $5.7 million in illegal drugs out of our state’s communities and off of our streets. Audio

June 22, 2006

Governor: State Will Realize Savings of $318 Million By Implementing

The State of West Virginia will realize a budgetary savings of more than $318 million during the next five years by implementing “common sense” recommendations for cost savings suggested in a new analysis of state government operations, Gov. Joe Manchin announced today. Audio

June 19, 2006

Governor, First Lady Introduce Online Exhibit In Celebration Of West Virginia Day

In celebration of West Virginia Day, Governor Joe Manchin III and First Lady Gayle Manchin today introduced the Division of Culture and History’s new online exhibit, “A State of Convenience: The Creation of West Virginia,” during an event in the Great Hall of the Cultural Center. Audio

June 19, 2006

Governor Signs Child Protection Act of 2006 Into Law

Gov. Joe Manchin today signed into law House Bil 101, the Child Protection Act of 2006, during a bill signing ceremony at the State Capitol. Audio

June 13, 2006

Governor Challenges Businesses To Reinvest Workers' Comp Savings in West Virginia's Economy

Surrounded by members of the legislature and representatives of the state’s business and labor communities at a late morning news conference in the State Capitol, Gov. Joe Manchin today challenged business owners across the state to reinvest the savings that many will experience in workers’ compensation rate reductions to generate additional growth in West Virginia’s economy. Audio

June 07, 2006

Governor Joins National Science Foundation Officials In Announcing $9 Million Grant For Higher Ed Research

Gov. Joe Manchin today joined National Science Foundation (NSF) Deputy Director Dr. Kathie Olsen in announcing a $8,999,903 NSF grant award to the West Virginia Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (WV EPSCoR) to fund higher education research at three West Virginia universities. Audio

June 06, 2006

Governor, Legislative Work Group Discuss Details of West Virginia Children's Protection Act

Gov. Joe Manchin today discussed details of the West Virginia Children’s Protection Act – a proposed piece of legislation that increases penalties for those who harm children. Audio

April 28, 2006

Governor Pleased With Productive Trade Mission To Europe

Continuing a very busy and productive week of work on his first European trade mission, Gov. Joe Manchin discussed his ongoing economic development efforts with state media representatives earlier today during a conference call from Reggio Calabria, Italy. Audio

April 26, 2006

Governor Begins Second Leg of Europe Trade Mission

Beginning the second major leg of his first European Trade Mission, Gov. Joe Manchin addressed members of the state media earlier today during a conference call from Milan, Italy. Audio

April 15, 2006

Governor Manchin Makes Surprise Easter Weekend Trip To Middle East

Gov. Joe Manchin is spending his Easter holiday weekend with some of the bravest West Virginians around – those men and women from the Mountain State who are serving our country in the Middle East. Audio

April 05, 2006

Governor Signs Trooper Pay Raise Bill, Other Pay/Fee-Related Bills During Wednesday Ceremony

Gov. Joe Manchin today signed the following pieces of legislation into law during a morning bill signing ceremony at the State Capitol. Audio

April 03, 2006

Governor Signs Health Care Package, Legislation During Monday Bill Signing Ceremony

Gov. Joe Manchin today signed the following health care-related bills during a morning bill signing ceremony at the State Capitol Audio

February 01, 2006

Governor Calls On Coal Industry To Go Into Immediate Mine Safety Stand Down

The following is a statement released by Gov. Joe Manchin this evening regarding the three separate coal-mining accidents that resulted in two fatalities: Audio

January 26, 2006

Governor Signs Mine Safety Legislation Into Law

Gov. Joe Manchin today signed into law mine safety legislation, introduced and approved by the West Virgnia Legislature earlier this week, that represents the first major step toward ensuring that West Virginia’s mines are the safest in the nation. Audio

January 23, 2006

Governor Pleased With Legislature's Quick Action To Improve Mine Safety

Gov. Joe Manchin tonight praised members of the West Virginia Legislature for their quick, decisive and historic action to approve mine safety legislation on the same day it was introduced to lawmakers. Audio

January 22, 2006

Governor Issues Statement Following Completion of Aracoma Mine Rescue Effort

Gov. Joe Manchin addresses members of the media during a briefing Saturday, Jan. 21, following the conclusion of rescue efforts to locate two missing miners at the Aracoma Mine operation near Logan, W.Va. Audio

January 20, 2006

State, Federal Officials Conduct Briefing on Aracoma Mine Rescue

State and federal officials conducted a media briefing at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) to discuss the ongoing rescue efforts to reach two missing miners at the Aracoma Mine operation near Melville, W.Va. Audio

January 20, 2006

State Officials Conduct Briefing on Aracoma Mine Rescue Operations

State officials conducted a media briefing at 10:30 a.m. (EDT) today to provide an update on the rescue efforts to locate two missing miners at the Aracoma Mine operation near Logan, W.Va. Participating in this media briefing were Doug Conaway, director of the West Virginia Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training, and West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin. Audio

January 18, 2006

Governor Named 2006 Recipient of AMA's Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service

Gov. Joe Manchin today learned that he has been selected as one of eight recipients of the American Medical Association’s (AMA) 2006 Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service. Audio

January 09, 2006

Governor Selects Davitt McAteer As Special Advisor To Monitor Sago Mine Tragedy State, Federal Investigations

Gov. Joe Manchin today announced that Davitt McAteer, former assistant secretary for the Mine Safety and Health Administration in the U.S. Department of Labor and a noted authority on mine safety, has agreed to serve as a special advisor to the governor on the investigation into last week’s Sago Mine Tragedy in Upshur County. Audio

December 13, 2005

Governor Applauds Alcan's Decision To Invest $27 Million In Ravenswood Operations

Gov. Joe Manchin today joined Michel Jacques, President and Chief Executive Officer, Alcan Engineered Products, to announce the global aluminum industry leader will invest $27 million to significantly increase plate production capacity at the company’s Jackson County operations. Audio

November 23, 2005

Governor Signs Executive Order Capping Gasoline Tax

Gov. Joe Manchin today signed an executive order effectively capping the state’s gasoline tax at its existing rate. Audio

November 23, 2005

Governor Comments on Death of West Virginia Sports Legend Frank

Gov. Joe Manchin today commented on the death of West Virginia sports legend Frank "Gunner" Gatski. Audio

November 21, 2005

West Virginia Housing Development Fund To Purchase Flood Relief Property In Mingo County

Gov. Joe Manchin today announced the West Virginia Housing Development Fund (WVHDF) will purchase a flood relief property in Mingo County to serve as a permanent transitional relief location for individuals and families displaced by future floods and natural disasters – making it the first such project in the nation. Audio

November 18, 2005

Governor Welcomes Chesapeake Energy To State, As Energy Leader Acquires Columbia Natural Resources

Gov. Joe Manchin today announced that Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE: CHK), the nation’s third largest owner of natural gas reserves in the United States, completed this week its $2.95 billion purchase of Columbia Natural Resources, LLC (CNR) from Triana Energy, and is now poised to aggressively expand and grow its base of operations in West Virginia and across the Appalachian Basin. Audio

October 28, 2005

Power Restored to 117,000 North Central West Virginia Customers

In a statement this afternoon, Gov. Joe Manchin reported that Allegheny Power crews, assisted by line crews from several regional utility providers, are continuing their work to restore power to more than 36,000 North Central West Virginia customers. Audio

September 13, 2005

Governor Commends Legislative Leadership For Taking Responsible First Step To Eliminate State Food Tax

Gov. Joe Manchin tonight joined Senate President Earl Ray Tomblin, House Speaker Robert Kiss and members of the legislature to celebrate the culmination of a six-day special legislative session highlighted by the overwhelming approval of a responsible reduction of the state's food tax. Audio

September 08, 2005

Governor Urges Republican Administration To Support Legislation That Would Provide Immediate Relief From Rising Fuel Costs

Gov. Joe Manchin today urged President George W. Bush to support legislation that will soon be introduced on Capitol Hill that would re-institute a law that expired in 1981, giving the President specific temporary authorities to deal with oil and gas shortages and gas pricing impacts on the U.S. economy. Audio

September 06, 2005

Governor Signs Proclamation Calling Legislature Into Special Session

Gov. Joe Manchin today signed a proclamation calling the members of the legislature into special session, beginning at noon, Wednesday, Sept. 7. Audio

August 31, 2005

Governor Urges Public To Continue Prayer For Katrina's Victims, Support American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund

Gov. Joe Manchin today appealed to West Virginians who are looking for a way to aide the victims of Hurricane Katrina to donate to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. A financial gift to the Disaster Relief Fund enables the Red Cross to provide food, shelter, counseling and other assistance to thousands of victims in the affected areas along the Gulf Coast. Audio

August 30, 2005

Governor Participates In Launch Of Medicare Rx Access Network

Gov. Joe Manchin today joined representatives from the aging and medical communities to officially launch the Medicare Rx Access Network of West Virginia - the first state-level coordinated outreach program in the nation to educate beneficiaries and caregivers about Medicare’s new Part D drug coverage. Audio

August 30, 2005

Governor Thanks Vast Majority of Fuel Dealers/Suppliers For Their Responsible Actions Following Hurricane

Gov. Joe Manchin today thanked those gasoline stations and gasoline distributors across West Virginia who reacted responsibly to Monday’s tragic events in the Gulf of Mexico and kept gas prices stable. Audio

August 29, 2005

Governor, Attorney General Put Gasoline Dealers On Notice

Gov. Joe Manchin today joined West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw in issuing a warning to petroleum distributors and dealers in West Virginia, putting them on notice that prices for existing gas supplies should not dramatically increase because of Hurricane Katrina. Audio

August 26, 2005

Governor Applauds Efforts That Result In BRAC Vote To Save Charleston Air Base

Gov. Joe Manchin today commended all the key stakeholders involved in the succesful efforts to encourage the Federal Base Realignment and Closure Commission to preserve the West Virginia Air National Guard's 130th Airlift Wing at Charleston's Yeager Airport. Audio

July 27, 2005

Governor Announces Expansion of Children's Clothing Voucher Program

Gov. Joe Manchin today instructed Secretary of Health and Human Resources Martha Walker to expand immediately the children’s clothing voucher program limits from $150 per child to $200 per child for the 2005 school year; the latest step in the Governor’s continuing series of “Responsible Government” initiatives. Audio

June 14, 2005

Governor Appoints State Business, Financial Leaders To Pension Bond Advisory Committee

Gov. Joe Manchin today announced the formation of a Pension Bond Advisory Committee to advise state leaders during future consideration of any activity in the bond market upon passage of the Pension Bond Amendment on June 25. Audio

May 17, 2005

Governor joins Marshall, WVU officials to announce football series

Gov. Joe Manchin today joined athletic and administration representatives from the state's two major universities - Marshall University and West Virginia University - to announce the schools will meet again annually on the football field, beginning in Fall 2006. WVU/Marshall Agreement Audio

May 13, 2005

Governor Discusses Proposed Military Base Realignments, Closures

Gov. Joe Manchin today joined National Guard Adjutant General Allan Tackett to discuss the Department of Defense's Base Realignment and Closure Commission's (BRAC) recommendations for base realignment. Audio

May 02, 2005

Governor Signs Legislation To Limit Access To Meth Ingredients

Gov. Joe Manchin today signed legislation that will limit access to key ingredients - ephedrine, psuedoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine - used in the production of methamphetamines. Audio

May 02, 2005

Governor Signs Healthy Lifestyles Act for West Virginia's Children

Gov. Joe Manchin today signed legislation that will give West Virginia’s children the skills they need to fight the growing epidemics of childhood obesity … Type II diabetes and heart disease. Audio

April 29, 2005

Governor Signs Civil Justice and Insurance Reform Legislation

Gov. Joe Manchin today signed civil justice and insurance reform legislation that will put at least $50 million back in the pockets of West Virginians through insurance rate reductions by major carriers. Audio

March 14, 2005

Governor Proposes School Busing Legislation To Limit Ride Times For Children When Schools Close Or Consolidate

Gov. Joe Manchin today proposed legislation that strengthens busing policies for West Virginia’s public schools, limiting ride times for students impacted by school closures and new consolidations. Audio

March 03, 2005

Governor Joins Ergon Officials In Announcing Company's Renewed Commitment To West Virginia

In a show of support for the economic climate changes that have occurred in West Virginia during the last several weeks as a result of actions taken by the members of the legislature and Gov. Joe Manchin, representatives of Ergon, Inc. today announced the company plans to reinvest substantial money and resources into its Hancock County, W.Va. facility. Audio

February 28, 2005

Governor Urges Nation's Governors To Make Coal, Steel Priorities In Development of New Energy Policy

Gov. Joe Manchin today urged the nation’s governors to consider coal and steel as cornerstones in the development of future energy policy. Audio

February 25, 2005

Governor: Civil Justice/Insurance Reform to Save West Virginians up to $100 Per Vehicle

Gov. Joe Manchin today urged West Virginians to support civil justice and insurance reform legislative proposals that could immediately save drivers throughout West Virginia up to $100 per vehicle in premium savings. Audio

February 24, 2005

Governor Meets With Lawmakers: Details Legislative Agenda, Next Steps To Progress

Gov. Joe Manchin and members of his staff today detailed a comprehensive agenda addressing the next steps necessary for West Virginia’s economic renewal during a joint legislative briefing at the State Capitol. Audio

February 16, 2005

Governor Signs Workers' Compensation Bill Into Law, Signaling "A New Day" in West Virginia

Gov. Joe Manchin today signed into law what he called, “one of the most important pieces of legislation ever to be passed by the members of the West Virginia legislature.” Audio

February 14, 2005

West Virginians Select Cass Gilbert's Original Design As Preferred Choice For Dome Restoration

An overwhelming majority of West Virginians voting two options for restoration of the West Virginia State Capitol dome have selected renowned architect Cass Gilbert’s original design as the choice for the dome’s new look, Gov. Joe Manchin announced today. Audio

February 14, 2005

Governor Signs Government Reorganization Bill, Establishes Department of Commerce

Gov. Joe Manchin today signed legislation that establishes the Department of Commerce and streamlines the support operations for the state’s economic development efforts. Audio

February 10, 2005

Governor Signs Ethics Bill, Introduces Provisions to Clarify Legislation

Gov. Joe Manchin today signed strengthened ethics legislation that holds public officials to a higher accountability standard and introduced provisions to address two key issues in the final version of the bill. Audio

February 03, 2005

Governor Announces Free Electronic Tax Filing Partnership To Benefit Thousands of West Virginians

Gov. Joe Manchin today announced the West Virginia Department of Revenue has entered a partnership with members of the Free File Alliance, an organization made up of several major tax software/e-file developers, to provide free electronic income tax filings for thousands of West Virginia families who meet certain criteria. Audio

January 29, 2005

State Takes Major Step Towards Job Creation; Governor Says "This Is Just The Beginning!"

Surrounded by legislative leaders and representatives from the state’s business and labor communities, Gov. Joe Manchin today called the just completed special legislative session nothing short of “historic.” Audio

January 24, 2005

Governor Meets With Lawmakers, Details Legislative Agenda As Special Session Begins

Gov. Joe Manchin and members of his staff today detailed a comprehensive agenda targeted at addressing several issues critical to the state’s future during a joint legislative briefing at the State Capitol. Audio

January 18, 2005

Governor Manchin Signs Proclamation Calling Legislature Into Special Session

In his first official act as West Virginia's 34th governor, Gov. Joe Manchin today signed a proclamation calling the members of the legislature into special session, beginning Jan. 24, to work on the business of getting the state's house in order. Audio

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