Governor’s New Education Ally | Parkersburg News

Parkersburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

Governor Morrisey’s first pick to the state Board of Education, James Paul, is already stirring things up—with a doctorate, charter school experience, and no fear of confrontation. As the governor’s lone appointee on the 12-member board, Paul’s arrival signals a power shift amid ongoing legal battles over vaccine mandates and a rocky relationship between the governor and the board. He’s already challenged the superintendent’s goals and pushed for leadership changes, even if they didn’t pass. With the Supreme Court set to rule on charter school legality this fall and the state still grappling…