WASHINGTON – Recently, Senator Jim Justice introduced bipartisan legislation alongside U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), and Raphael Warnock (D-GA):  “In West Virginia, we know the value of our forests and the importance of managing them wisely—not just for the beauty and recreation they offer, but also for the jobs and strengthening our economy. This bipartisan bill supports our rural economies, protects our communities from wildfires, and makes the most of what our land gives us. It’s a win for the economy, environment and for our people,” Senator Jim Justice said. “70 percent of Montana’s forests are federally owned, and we need to be doing

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement urging the White House to immediately release $324 million in funds for the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI):  “In West Virginia, our small businesses and community lenders are ready to put these funds to work. These funds have been approved for months, and every day they sit unused is a missed opportunity for communities that need them most. It’s time to cut the red tape and get this money out the door to support small businesses, create jobs, and strengthen our local economies,” said Senator Jim Justice. BACKGROUND: # # #

Today’s report highlighting a surplus of $338.5 million is consistent with what was predicted upon Justice’s departure from the Governor’s office WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement highlighting the surplus reported by the State of West Virginia:  “It ain’t bragging if you’re right, and I’ve said it time and time again: our state was left in spectacular financial shape upon my departure from the Governor’s office – this surplus proves it. Many critics, perhaps blinded by ambition or simply saying there is a problem in order to fix it, are now waking up to the realization that I was correct from the