How "Big Jim" became West Virginia's little Trump.
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The Big Story

THU. Aug 15, 2019

The Greenbrier resort has been at the heart of West Virginia’s political power for decades, and Gov. Jim Justice’s ownership of the historic hotel has created a maze of conflicts of interest. In this feature, Ken Ward Jr., a reporter for the Charleston Gazette-Mail and a member of ProPublica's Local Reporting Network, serves as your tour guide. 
 

Welcome to the Greenbrier, the Governor-Owned Luxury Resort Filled With Conflicts of Interest

Gov. Jim Justice is West Virginia’s richest man and owns its most storied resort. When lobbyists and state agencies book there, he profits. Here’s how the governor, dubbed “Big Jim,” became West Virginia’s little Trump.

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