State Government Category Archives: State Government

Manchin wants to close forum loophole

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Manchin

CHARLESTON – Gov. Joe Manchin intends to close a door to forum shoppers who would choose West Virginia justice over justice where they live.
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Magistrates seek equal pay, right to carry weapons

CHARLESTON -– Magistrates from around West Virginia gathered at the Capitol on Jan. 17 to lobby for changes in state law that would equalize their pay and give them the same right to carry a concealed weapon as circuit judges … Read More »

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Speech draws praise, criticism

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Maynard

CHARLESTON – As with any such speech, Gov. Joe Manchin’s State of the State address drew a mixed bag of reaction.
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Groups get geared up for legislative session

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Roberts

CHARLESTON — With the 2008 legislative session set to begin, leaders of some statewide interest groups are talking about what they’d like to see lawmakers address this year. Read More »

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