Senator Justice Celebrates National Miners Day Resolution Passing the Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Justice (R-WV) celebrated the Senate’s passage of the National Miners Day Resolution: “Our miners have always been the backbone of this nation. In West Virginia, our coal miners are the men and women who do the gritty, demanding work every single day. They power our homes, fuel our industries, and keep our […]
Senator Justice, Congressman Taylor Introduce the Main Street Lending Improvement Act of 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Senator Jim Justice introduced the Main Street Lending Improvement Act of 2025. This bill would require a study on the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) loan-making process to collect data on its current operation in Appalachia and ultimately streamline the process for Appalachian businesses. Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) introduced the House companion to this bill: “I’m […]
WTAS: Senator Justice, Senator Gallego’s Bipartisan National Miners Day Resolution

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Senator Jim Justice and Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the National Miners Day Resolution. This bipartisan resolution would recognize December 6, 2025, as National Miners Day in appreciation, honor, and remembrance of the accomplishments and sacrifices of the miners in our nation and local communities. Read more about it HERE. Here’s what they are […]
Senator Justice Unveils Almost Heaven Swing in Washington, D.C. Office

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice, alongside students from the Nicholas County Career and Technical Center, unveiled an Almost Heaven Swing in his Washington, D.C. office: “The Almost Heaven swings have become a true symbol of West Virginia, and I couldn’t be prouder of what they represent. We launched this project back in 2022 to showcase […]
Senator Justice, Senator Lujan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Sanctions on Fentanyl Traffickers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Jim Justice (R-WV) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) introduced the Strengthening Sanctions on Fentanyl Traffickers Act: “Fentanyl and similar synthetic drugs continue to devastate communities across West Virginia and the country. Much has been done to stop the flow of fentanyl, but we must do more. This bill will build on that progress […]
Senator Justice, Senator Gallego Introduce Bipartisan National Miners Day Resolution

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice (R-WV) and Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the National Miners Day Resolution: “Our miners have always been the backbone of this nation. In West Virginia, our coal miners are the men and women who do the gritty, demanding work every single day, and we couldn’t be prouder. They power […]
Senator Justice, Senator Capito Introduce Resolution to Honor West Virginia National Guard Members

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Jim Justice and Shelley Moore Capito introduced a resolution to honor the West Virginia National Guard Members, U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and U.S Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, who were shot while serving in Washington, DC: “Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe represent the very best of our nation. They were […]
Senator Justice Issues Statement Following the Death of West Virginia National Guardsman, Sarah Beckstrom

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following a shooting in Washington, DC, that resulted in the death of West Virginia National Guardsman Sarah Beckstrom: “I’m absolutely devastated to learn that Sarah Beckstrom passed away today after suffering a mortal wound in yesterday’s terrorist attack in Washington, DC. Cathy and I are […]
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 […]
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, […]