Press Releases
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
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
Senator Justice Votes to End Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following the Senate Republicans successful passage of a bill to re-open the Government: “This whole episode has been a total wreck for West Virginians and Americans alike. I am happy to see common sense prevail, but it should not take over 40 days of a shutdown to make that happen. I urge the House of Representatives to quickly pass this bill, and encourage my Democrat colleagues to come to the table in good faith as we move forward. We need to put this behind us and get back to the real work of making life