Press Releases

Senator Justice Applauds President Trump’s State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following President Trump’s State of the Union Address:  “What we heard tonight wasn’t just talk, but a celebration of all President Trump has accomplished since taking office. Under President Trump’s leadership, America is back on the right track. We’ve secured the border, stood with our men and women of law enforcement, cut wasteful spending in Washington, built a stronger economy for our hardworking families, supported our vital energy sector, and put the American Dream back in reach for Americans across the board. Hats off to President Trump, because we’ve moved mountains, and we have a

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Senator Justice Honors West Virginia Heroes and Purple Heart Recipients Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe at President Trump’s State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following President Trump’s moving tribute to West Virginia National Guardsmen, Andrew Wolfe and the late Sarah Beckstrom – both of whom received the Purple Heart for their service:  “Having Sarah’s parents in the chamber tonight was deeply moving. Sarah represents the best of West Virginia, and her family’s courage and grace remind us of the sacrifices our service members and their families make every single day. Andrew is an absolute fighter and has epitomized true resilience in the face of insurmountable odds. His mother, Melody and her faith in both her son and the Good Lord

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Senator Justice Visits New River Gorge Regional Development Authority, Presents $3.2 Million for Meadow River Corridor Improvements

BECKLEY, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice visited New River Gorge Regional Development Authority and presented a check for $3,200,000 to fund Meadow River Corridor improvements: “I’ll tell you just this: today is a great day for the New River Gorge region and for all of West Virginia. When folks come to see these mountains, rivers, and trails, they’ll go back home knowing there’s no place on earth like West Virginia. I was proud to push for this funding in our recent appropriations package because, at the end of the day, it’s all about giving our people more opportunities. Investing in our world-class outdoor recreation so we can welcome even more visitors to enjoy

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