West Virginia, DEI and Patrick Morrisey

West Virginia Democrats respond to Governor Morrisey’s first executive orders
The West Virginia Democratic Party is responding to eight executive orders signed by the Mountain State’s new governor Patrick Morrisey. Two of those orders will get rid of all diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and introduce non-medical exemptions to the state’s vaccination laws.
West Virginia governor’s first executive orders include removing DEI initiatives and vaccine requirements
Like Morrissey, President-elect Donald Trump has promised to fire out a flurry of executive orders as soon as he returns to the White House following his inauguration ceremony on Monday and he too has complained about DEI and perceived “wokeness” in America’s public institutions.
Patrick Morrisey eliminates DEI in West Virginia on first day as governor
Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) signed an executive order on his first full day in office that prohibits diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives from state institutions. This follows companies the likes of Meta,
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’s conservative shift could sharpen under its new governor
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a number of socially conservative laws during his two terms in office. But he rarely pushed for them.
West Virginia’s new governor Patrick Morrisey sworn into office
Governor Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) was officially sworn into the state’s top seat in an inauguration ceremony Monday. Morrisey is taking over for Jim Justice (R-WV), who got elected to the U.S. Senate in the 2024 general election.
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 issued a slew of aggressive executive orders on his first full day as West Virginia's chief executive Tuesday, including one enabling families to receive religious exemptions from required school vaccinations — a massive departure for a state with one of the strictest vaccine policies in
New West Virginia officials emphasize collaboration with Gov. Patrick Morrisey
Supreme Court Justices to some of the state’s highest offices - eight other besides Morrisey also took the ceremonial oath on Monday. This inlcuded JB McCu
West Virginia Governor Enacts Vaccine Policy Change
On his first full day in office, West Virginia's Republican Governor Patrick Morrisey issued several executive orders that significantly reshape state policies. Notably, Morrisey on Tuesday introduced a measure allowing families to get religious exemptions to mandatory school vaccinations,
Morrisey wants school vaccine exemption policy by Feb. 1, but WV doesn’t have a health officer
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey has yet to announce a state health officer, but whoever ends up in that role seemingly ...
Patrick Morrisey sworn in as 37th governor of West Virginia
Patrick Morrisey was sworn in Monday as West Virginia 37th governor during a day of ceremonies at the state capitol.The new ...