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Sorsaia says he would join ‘Obamacare’ suit

February 22, 2011 9:45 AM
By Jessica M. Karmasek
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Sorsaia

CHARLESTON — Mark Sorsaia, one of West Virginia’s gubernatorial candidates, announced on Monday that if elected he plans to join the 26 states that have filed legal action against President Barack Obama’s new health care law.
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Ireland wants intermediate appellate court

February 10, 2011 10:25 AM
By Chris Dickerson
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Ireland

CHARLESTON — Former Secretary of State Betty Ireland is pushing for an intermediate appellate court in her campaign for governor.
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Kessler: Senate working within rules

February 7, 2011 1:47 PM
By Jessica M. Karmasek
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Kessler

CHARLESTON — A West Virginia University law professor says the state Senate is operating legally, according to a statement by Acting Senate President Jeff Kessler on Sunday.
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House OKs Senate election compromise bill

February 3, 2011 12:41 PM
By Jessica M. Karmasek
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Thompson

CHARLESTON — It’s looking more likely that West Virginia will hold a special primary election May 14 and a special gubernatorial election Oct. 4.
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State Senate passes compromise election bill

February 2, 2011 12:23 PM
By Jessica M. Karmasek
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Thompson

CHARLESTON — The state Senate has approved a so-called “compromise bill” that would keep intact the House’s date for a special primary election, according to reports.
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House, Senate bills differ on election dates

February 1, 2011 5:00 PM
By Jessica M. Karmasek
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Thompson

CHARLESTON — The House of Delegates and Senate have exchanged their versions of legislation setting dates for special primary and gubernatorial elections this year.
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