Patrick Morrisey eliminates DEI in West Virginia

Patrick Morrisey eliminates DEI in West Virginia on first day as governor
Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) signed an executive order on his first full day in office that prohibits diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives from state institutions. This follows companies the likes of Meta,
West Virginia governor axes DEI and enacts vaccine exemptions on first full day in office
Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey has issued a slew of aggressive executive orders on his first day as West Virginia's chief executive.
WV Governor Scraps DEI, Signs Vaccine Exemptions on Second Day in Office
West Virginia Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey issued a series of executive orders on his second day in office, including measures to allow religious exemptions for school vaccinations and eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within state government.
New governor: ‘DEI has absolutely no place in West Virginia state government’
West Virginia’s new governor, Patrick Morrisey, said it’s important for his administration to get a jump on policies like ordering a cessation in diversity initiatives associated with state government.
West Virginia’s new governor Patrick Morrisey sworn into office
Governor Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) was officially sworn into the state’s top seat in an inauguration ceremony Monday. Morrisey is taking over for Jim Justice (R-WV), who got elected to the U.S. Senate in the 2024 general election.
West Virginia’s conservative shift could sharpen under its new governor
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a number of socially conservative laws during his two terms in office. But he rarely pushed for them.
West Virginia’s New Governor Bans DEI from State Institutions with Day One Order
The order tasks state agencies with completing a review of all DEI initiatives and positions in their department.
West Virginia Governor Bans DEI by Executive Order
Theories of DEI are contrary to equal protection guarantees of the West Virginia and United States Constitution,” Executive Order No. 3-25 reads. “It is in the interest of the citizens of West Virginia that the State government treat them as equals under the law instead of preferentially or discriminatorily based on race,
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National free speech advocate, FIRE, is ready to fight Morrisey’s ban on diversity initiatives
FIRE is actively considering all options to ensure West Virginia faculty are not forcibly silenced by state edict, according ...
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Photos: Inaugural ceremony and parade for Gov. Patrick Morrisey
See the photos from the Inauguration Ceremony and Inaugural Parade for West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey at the WV ...
Morrisey sworn in as WV governor, says he’ll ‘end wokeness,’ prioritize cutting government waste
Republican Patrick Morrisey, a social conservative who handily won his election, was ceremoniously sworn in as West ...
W.Va. Gov. Morrisey talks with WSAZ
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey addresses high school sport transfers, taxes and school choice -- among other items.
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Morrisey: From 'punching bag' to contender, 'economic backyard brawl' ahead for WV
In his inaugural speech on Jan. 13, 2025, Governor Patrick Morrisey said his image of West Virginia contrasted Jim Justice's ...
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Morrisey celebrates full inauguration day, gets ready to announce day one orders and actions
Morrisey announced he will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. Tuesday to share executive orders and day one actions.