Press Releases

Senator Justice Highlights Massive BEAD Funding Grant

Senator Justice as Governor Submitted the Original Funding Proposal to Modernize West Virginia’s Broadband Infrastructure WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement highlighting a Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) grant awarded to the State of West Virginia for broadband infrastructure: “We’ve made huge strides in bringing high-quality broadband access to West Virginia, and getting our communities connected to high-speed internet means everything. When I was Governor, I made sure West Virginia was in the best position possible to receive this funding so that we could keep modernizing our broadband infrastructure. This funding is an absolute gamechanger and will cover thousands of locations throughout

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Senator Justice’s Broadband Strategy Drives Statewide Success

A $250 million Investment of Private, State, and Federal Dollars Makes West Virginia the Top State for Internet Growth Since 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement highlighting a recent Broadband report that ranks West Virginia as the leading state in the US on internet growth: “The internet is today’s lifeblood: jobs, investment, and opportunity all come when people are connected and online. My administration worked hand in hand with the West Virginia state legislature to invest in an effort that expanded the state’s broadband connectivity and cut through regulatory red tape. This investment is now bearing fruit as West Virginia leads

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Senator Justice Applauds Toyota’s Multimillion Dollar Investment in Buffalo, West Virginia

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement celebrating Toyota’s investment announcement in Buffalo, West Virginia: “I’ve said time and time again that West Virginia is a diamond in the rough – it’s great to see companies like Toyota start to catch on. This investment in our state to the tune of $453 million will stimulate our economy, bring about new jobs, and is another shining example of what can be done when you mind the store and get the economics right. I was optimistic when I heard this news in our meeting earlier this year, and I’m excited to see Toyota’s words

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