Press Releases
Senator Justice, Acting FEMA Administrator visit McDowell County to Survey Flood Recovery Effort
MCDOWELL, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice traveled to McDowell County where he and Acting FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton met and delivered an update on the recovery effort following devastating floods last month: “What we’ve seen in McDowell County is absolutely devastating, and Cathy and I continue to pray for those who lost their lives in this horrible natural disaster. As Senator I have worked directly with the Trump Administration to bring relief as quickly as possible much like I did while Governor. We thank everyone for their work from first responders to local officials and everyone in between because this clean-up effort takes all of us pulling the
Senator Justice Celebrates National Agriculture Day with Visit to South Branch Elementary, Hampshire High School, and Crooked Creek Farm in West Virginia
ROMNEY, WV – Yesterday, Senator Jim Justice visited South Branch Elementary, Hampshire High School, and Crooked Creek Farm while in West Virginia to show his support for the state’s thriving agriculture industry and view the high school’s agriculture program on National Agriculture Day: “Our state’s agriculture sector is absolutely critical to America’s economy, and these schools are absolutely critical in preparing our kids to feed America. West Virginia maintains a strong agriculture industry throughout the state, and as Senator it’s my job to make sure the small family farm remains the backbone of American agriculture. Hampshire High School is a great example of how we can prime the next generation to succeed right here in West
Senator Justice Applauds Senate Passage of the HALT Fentanyl Act
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following Senate passage of the bipartisan Halt Lethal Trafficking (HALT) Fentanyl Act. A bill cosponsored by Senator Justice and originally introduced by Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA): “I’m very proud to join Senator Cassidy on this common-sense bill that will empower law enforcement to punish traffickers, keep deadly drugs off our streets, and ultimately save lives. Drug traffickers distributing fentanyl and similar substances have posed a serious threat to our communities, and West Virginia has seen far too many lost because of it. President Trump promised to crack down on those who distribute deadly fentanyl and fentanyl-like substances into our communities