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Manchin says he can't support Build Back Better Act, draws fire from Biden
WASHINGTON – Sen. Joe Manchin says he can’t support the Biden administration’s “massive” Build Back Better legislation, drawing ire from President Biden and other Democrats.
AG's office urges consumers to know return policies before buying that special gift
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is encouraging consumers to know store policies when purchasing holiday gifts that may need to be returned.
Estate settles fatal shooting case by Roane sheriff's deputy for $700K
CHARLESTON – A federal lawsuit regarding the fatal shooting of a Roane County man by a deputy sheriff has been settled.
Manchin's stance against Build Back Better continues to draw attention in D.C., W.Va.
WASHINGTON –Joe Manchin’s hesitation to support President Biden’s Build Back Better Act continues to draw attention to West Virginia’s Democratic senator.
Judge rules Morgantown civilian police review board is illegal
MORGANTOWN – A circuit judge has put an end to an ordinance that would allow the creation of a civilian police review board for the City of Morgantown.
State sends notice of legal action following payroll service cyberattack
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Auditor J.B. McCuskey has sent a letter of notice to the company that provides payroll services after it was the victim of ransomware attack last weekend.
Judge will reconsider firefighters' objection in Morgantown holiday pay case
MORGANTOWN – A circuit judge is “back at the summary judgment stage” after admitting he didn’t properly consider objections made by attorneys for Morgantown’s firefighters in a holiday pay case.
Former teacher, administrator says school system discriminated, retaliated against her
GRAFTON – A former Taylor County teacher and school administrator says she was a victim of gender discrimination and retaliation by the county school board and the female superintendent.
Morrisey-led coalition files opening brief in energy case against EPA
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of 19 states have filed an opening brief in its landmark case against the Environmental Protection Agency at the U.S. Supreme Court.
AG's office reminds people to carefully consider when thinking about a new pet for the holidays
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging those considering the holiday purchase of a pet to watch for deceptive offers as they choose a companion that best fits their family or situation.
Manchin has 'productive' talk with Biden about rising inflation, soaring Build Back Better cost estimates
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden is continuing his efforts to get U.S. Senator Joe Manchin on board with his Build Back Better legislation.
Woman accuses attorney of taking her money, misleading her about IRS issues
CHARLESTON – A woman has filed a complaint against a Wheeling attorney, saying he “had taken essentially all my money” and lied to her about possible further legal issues with the IRS.
Eyes turn to Manchin again as reports show inflation, Biden agenda costs both increasing
WASHINGTON – Two new government reports on rising inflation and the cost of the Biden administration’s legislative agenda has political observers looking squarely at U.S. Senator Joe Manchin.
4th Circuit denies Blankenship's attempt to have conviction overturned
RICHMOND, Virginia – A federal appeals court panel has denied Don Blankenship’s latest attempt to have his 2015 conviction overturned.
Drug distributors say state MLP isn't giving them a fair shake in public nuisance cases
CHARLESTON – The nation’s three largest drug distributors has filed a petition with the state Supreme Court questioning whether the state Mass Litigation Panel exceeded its authority by grouping more than 60 public nuisances opioid claims into one statewide complaint.
For first time ever, West Virginia isn't on annual Judicial Hellholes list
WASHINGTON – For the first time since the Judicial Hellholes report began, West Virginia is not on the annual list or even the accompanying Watch List.
West Virginia, six other states victorious in blocking Biden vaccine mandate for federal contractors
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has helped stop another proposed federal vaccine mandate.
Inflation – Manchin's litmus test for spending bill – will be around longer than expected
WASHINGTON – Sen. Joe Manchin always said inflation would be his guide in deciding on the massive Build Back Better bill. Now, a new report on inflation says it will stay with us for much longer than anticipated, further calling into question by some the addition of trillions more in federal spending.
Morrisey hails Louisiana ruling that halted more federal vaccine mandates
CHARLESTON = West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey calls a recent federal court ruling that halted additional federal vaccine mandates a victory for the state and entire nation.
Woman says employer did nothing to stop customer's sexually charged comments about her
FAYETTEVILLE – A woman says was forced to quit a job at a Fayette County convenience store because her employer did nothing about the “near-constant” sexual harassment by one customer.