CHARLESTON, WV — West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has called on the Biden Administration to cease the war being waged by his federal agencies against West Virginia. 

“I’m calling on President Biden to stop this all out war on West Virginia by his federal agencies,” Gov. Justice said. “It’s so blatantly targeted at our state and our people because we happen to disagree on political issues. It’s just plain wrong. 

“We aren’t asking for special treatment, just fairness and consistency in the decisions by these agencies that have the power to affect our state, our economy, and the livelihoods of hardworking West Virginians.”

Some of the examples Justice stated include the State Wildlife Center in French Creek that is temporarily closed due to an abrupt decision by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Also, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, during discussions relating to the renewal of the hatchery operations grant, recently told the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources that West Virginia will have to cease stocking Trout in waters with a known population of Candy Darter, Guyandotte River crayfish, and Big Sandy crayfish.

Justice added that many transportation projects around the state are also being delayed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at great cost to the taxpayers of West Virginia, including Corridor H.