Johnston leaves Morrisey administration after directing WV energy and infrastructure
What happened
Todd Johnston has left the Morrisey administration in West Virginia. Johnston served the governor in two roles: deputy chief of staff and director of energy, infrastructure, and competitiveness. He stated his departure was due to accepting a new job in Washington, D.C.
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Why it matters
Johnston noted that his time with Patrick Morrisey included ushering in over $96 billion in private sector investment and implementing policies that allocated over $5 billion to broadband, water, and transportation infrastructure in West Virginia. His tenure also involved spearheading the state’s first comprehensive energy policy.
Patrick Morrisey continues to manage state programs in West Virginia.
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Who's involved
- JohnstonServed as director of energy, infrastructure, and competitiveness for Patrick Morrisey's administration.
- Patrick MorriseyIs the executive governor of West Virginia.
- West VirginiaIs the state where the infrastructure and energy policies were implemented.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- How could West Virginia's energy policy decisions affect the White House?West Virginia's withdrawal from nuclear hub consideration impacts federal energy planningPossible
- Scott Varner's office manages transition of $96 billion in state investmentsScott Varner's office must manage the transition of major state infrastructure investmentsPossible
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West Virginia state development in energy, water, and data centersAlso in this story
- West Virginia Treasurer distributed funds in Ohio County and mentioned residents in Greenbrier County.
- DOE distributed $88 million to West Virginia for a new energy savings program touted by Governor Morrisey in Harrison County.
- Patrick Morrisey unveiled a framework for data centers and urged developers to relocate to West Virginia.
- While in office, a state legislator noted that TANF funds are running out in West Virginia.
The entities involved
- Johnston
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West Virginia
state of the United States of America
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Patrick Morrisey
American politician and lawyer (born 1967)