Jim Justice, Senate 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
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 six-year term in the U.S. Senate Tuesday. Justice took his oath of office Tuesday afternoon in the U.
West Virginia’s former governor Justice takes Senate oath of office
Former West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice officially became a U.S. senator Tuesday afternoon. Justice took the oath of office on the Senate floor Tuesday with fellow West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito by his side holding the Bible.
West Virginia's conservative shift could sharpen under its incoming governor
West Virginia has been a conservative stronghold for over a decade, but it could see a shift even further to the right on social policies as one GOP governor replaces another.
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.
US Senator Jim Justice sworn into office
Senator Jim Justice (R-WV) was officially sworn in Tuesday in Washington, D.C. as one of 52 Republican senators in the 119th Congress. He replaces former Senator Joe Manchin (I), who did not run for re-election. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) joined him for the big transition.
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 Sen. Jim Justice praises Trump's energy 'dream team' nominees, Wright and Burgum
Republican West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice weighs in on President-elect Trump's nominees for energy secretary and interior ...
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West Virginia suspends permit for coal mine tied to Justice family
State regulators pulled a permit for a surface mine tied to West Virginia Republican Sen. Jim Justice's family, citing a ...
Morrisey predicts $400M budget deficit next year, ending Justice’s ‘rocket ship ride’ for WV
Sen. Jim Justice, who promised rocket ship rides and boasted big budget surpluses, has left the new Gov. Patrick Morrisey ...
Gov. Jim Justice delivers farewell address to W.Va. Legislature
Gov. Jim Justice delivered a farewell address to the West Virginia Legislature Wednesday, reflecting on his two terms in ...
West Virginia governor’s first executive orders include removing DEI initiatives and vaccine requirements
West Virginia governor’s first executive orders include removing DEI initiatives and vaccine requirements - West Virginia’s ...
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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 ...