Gov. Manchin signs bill to create statewide broadband development strategy [Apr-11-2008] April 11, 2008 Gov. Joe Manchin signed a new bill on April 10 designed to move West Virginia closer to meeting its goal of statewide high-speed Internet access by 2010. A map illustrating broadband service availability in the state was also released. Click to read a press release from the Governor's Office. Back to News