Category: Jim Justice

Biden Administration Sues Companies Owned by Republican Running for US Senate

President Joe Biden’s administration has sued more than a dozen companies owned by the Justice family, including West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, a Republican running for the U.S. Senate. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says in the lawsuit that the companies and Justice’s son, who is the primary controller of many of the businesses,…


McCarthy’s New Bill Stuns White House

The Biden administration responds to Republicans’ plan to slash spending and raise the debt ceiling. What’s next after Speaker Kevin McCarthy scores a win in the House? Chaos at the border is expected to grow as a key immigration enforcement measure expires in two weeks. Find out more about the dueling plans released Thursday from the White House…


West Virginia Governor Launches Challenge to Joe Manchin for Pivotal US Senate Seat

West Virginia’s governor has launched a bid for a U.S. Senate seat representing the state, in a challenge to longtime incumbent Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) Republican Gov. Jim Justice filed papers with the Federal Election Commission and is reportedly expected to formally announce his campaign later on April 27. Justice, 72, a former Democrat with…


Alabama Plant Owned by West Virginia Governor’s Family Fined Nearly $1 Million

Bluestone Coke, an Alabama coking plant owned by the family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, will pay nearly $1 million in civil penalties after a consent decree was entered and approved by a circuit court judge in Birmingham last week. The settlement agreement was entered between Bluestone Coke, the Jefferson County Department of Health…


West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice ‘Extremely Unwell’ After Getting COVID-19

West Virginia’s governor will not deliver a State of the State address after contracting COVID-19, the disease caused by the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus. Gov. Jim Justice, a Republican, announced late Tuesday that he tested positive for the disease despite receiving a vaccine and a booster shot. Justice got tested using a polymerase chain reaction (PCR)…


West Virginia Governor Says He Would ‘Welcome’ Maryland Counties Seeking to Join the State

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, a Republican, and state lawmakers announced Friday their support of three Maryland counties that want to become part of West Virginia. The announcement was made during a Friday press conference led by Justice alongside state Senate President Craig Blair, House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, and Delegate Gary Howell. “We’ve got it going…


West Virginia Governor: ‘No Chance’ of COVID Vaccine Mandate for Students

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced Sunday that there is “no chance” he will mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for children at school. When asked about whether he would copy a mandate signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom to mandate vaccines for eligible children to attend class, Justice told CBS News that he won’t do it. “From…


West Virginia Governor: ‘No Chance’ of COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Students

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced on Oct. 3 that there’s “no chance” he’ll mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for children attending school. When asked about whether he would copy a mandate signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom to mandate vaccines for eligible children to attend class, Justice told CBS News that he won’t do it. “From…


West Virginia Giving Away Custom Guns, $1 Million as COVID-19 Vaccination Incentives

West Virginians who get a COVID-19 vaccination will be entered into a sweepstake to win custom guns or $1 million, Gov. Jim Justice announced Tuesday. “We’re going to give five custom hunting rifles and five custom hunting shotguns away on Father’s Day. And also on Father’s Day, we’re going to make one of you a millionaire….


West Virginia Governor Signs Order Letting Restaurants, Small Businesses Fully Reopen

West Virginia’s governor on Friday announced he is allowing bars, restaurants, and small businesses to reopen fully by eliminating capacity restrictions. Gov. Jim Justice, a Republican, signed an order increasing the capacity limit for the stores to 100 percent, up from 75 percent. The order contains caveats. Restaurants can only fully reopen if social distancing…