Patrick Morrisey, executive orders

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,
Morrisey gets to work with swift executive orders on vaccine exemptions, eliminating DEI and more
On his second day in office, Gov. Patrick Morrisey issued a stack of executive orders that offer religious exemptions to school vaccinations, eliminate any diversity initiatives in state government and more.
Gov. Morrisey signs executive orders reviewing spending, programs, DEI
Gov. Patrick Morrisey wasted no time on his second day in office Tuesday by signing several executive orders, ranging from ordering a review of all state rules and regulations to banning state funding for DEI programs and allowing for religious exemptions for vaccines.
Governor Morrisey announces 8 new executive orders, vaccine exemptions
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced eight new executive orders on day one as the new West Virginia governor on Tuesday. He said he wants to hit the ground running to propel the state forward.
Morrisey stops DEI practices, targets government waste, supports vaccine exemptions
On his first day in office after his inauguration on Jan. 14, 2025, West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Jan. 14, 2025 announced 8 sweeping executive orders and two other initiatives that, among other things,
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.
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.
West Virginia Governor Axes DEI and Enacts Vaccine Exemptions on First Day in Office
Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey has issued a slew of aggressive executive orders on his first day as West Virginia’s chief executive
W.Va. Gov. Morrisey talks with WSAZ
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey addresses high school sport transfers, taxes and school choice -- among other items.
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Morrisey opens up with religious exemptions to vaccines, diversity policies, gender definitions
Another of Morrisey's executive orders would kickstart reviews meant to establish what he has called a Backyard Brawl to ...
Patrick Morrisey set to take office with grand inauguration at state capitol
Crews are working on the finishing touches at the West Virginia State Capitol before tomorrow's big event where Patrick ...
Gov. Morrisey announces executive orders on day one
On day one of his administration, West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced several executive orders and actions.
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New Gov. Morrisey emphasizes health, education, economic development and efficiency
New governor also nods at social issues, saying his administration will 'eliminate the woke virus from the schools.' ...
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Patrick Morrisey’s Inauguration Day
Inauguration Day in West Virginia is packed with events from morning until night. Patrick Morrisey and other leaders will ...
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Morrisey: From 'punching bag' to contender, 'economic backyard brawl' ahead for WV
In his inaugural speech on Jan. 13, 2025, Governor Patrick Morrisey said his image of West Virginia contrasted Jim Justice's ...
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Morrisey’s budget cutting challenge
West Virginia Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey promises to cut government. He said it repeatedly during the campaign and he emphasized it again earlier this month when he introduced his administration ...