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W.Va. Governor Gives State Employees Extra Time Off

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West Virginia state employees are getting some extra time off during the upcoming holidays.

Gov. Jim Justice has issued proclamations declaring Dec. 24 and Jan. 31 as full-day state holidays for public employees. Both fall on a Monday and were previously listed as half-day holidays.

Justice says "it is fitting and proper" that state employees get the extended time off in recognition of their hard work.

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