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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Patrick Morrisey News


Morrisey: We must do all we can to stop nitazenes, xylazine from gaining a foothold in West Virginia

By Patrick Morrisey |
We can’t allow nitazenes and xylazine to proliferate. We need early, actionable information to swiftly counter this threat. When such threats arise, we depend on the DEA to act quickly and forcefully. This is why my office will work hand-in-hand with our partners to stop these poisons in their tracks before it’s too late.

Big U.S. Supreme Court victories for West Virginia and the nation

By Patrick Morrisey |
In these cases, we stood for what is right and just. It’s not often that you go 5-0 at the U.S. Supreme Court in such a short period of time — but we have a good team that fights effectively for West Virginia citizens.

Putting 'West Virginia First': Agreement will help all state residents

By Patrick Morrisey |
We must prevent another generation from falling prey to senseless death. The West Virginia First Foundation will be a major step forward on the path to recovery.

Taking the fight for fairness in female sports all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court

By Patrick Morrisey |
It’s really quite simple: Title IX dictates that girls and women get their fair share of opportunities in education, and its regulations make it clear that this could be accomplished in school athletic programs by having “separate teams for members of each sex” where the teams are based on competitive skill.

Call fentanyl what it is: a Weapon of Mass Destruction

By Patrick Morrisey |
Enough is enough. Far too many people are dying because of this menace. It is these families’ voices that must be heard, their warnings that we must hear and their calls to action that we must heed.

Morrisey sings praises of work his office did in 2022

By Patrick Morrisey |
CHARLESTON — The AG’s office is entering 2023 with such momentum from a record-breaking 2022 that saw us keep up a vigorous fight on several fronts, seek to beat back energy policies that could destroy jobs, continue to combat opioid abuse and win historic victories in landmark court cases.

Where there’s culpability, there also should be accountability

By Patrick Morrisey |
We cannot bring back the lives lost to the opioid epidemic, but our efforts will allow the money to start coming in to address the underlying issues brought about by this menace. We can target resources to those who need it most.

Morrisey: Prioritize safety and security this holiday season

By Patrick Morrisey |
Stay alert, be careful and, above all, have a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season.

Standing firm on the Second Amendment

By Patrick Morrisey |
I will not allow the far left to run roughshod over our citizens’ gun rights. If President Biden follows through on his overbroad and far-reaching proposals, we will take swift legal action.

Enforcement actions needed to reduce fentanyl overdoses

By Patrick Morrisey |
It will take a collaborative, concerted effort to combat fentanyl trafficking and reduce senseless death to help our nation and West Virginia reach their full potential.

Biden's unrealistic agenda transforms daily life, devastates West Virginia

By Patrick Morrisey |
CHARLESTON – President Biden could shut down every coal plant, cut natural gas electricity generation in half, replace 100 million passenger cars and retrofit millions upon millions of homes and commercial buildings to electric heat, and he would still fall short of his promise to eliminate 2.18 billion tons of carbon from U.S. emissions by 2030.

Watching the Biden administration to protect West Virginia taxpayers

By Patrick Morrisey |
CHARLESTON – Our office has been attentively watching every move the Biden Administration makes — particularly those that have the potential to harm West Virginians. We recently found a major problem hidden deep within the new COVID law.

A team approach to overcome opioid abuse

By Patrick Morrisey |
Our team approach will utilize real experts with real experience, physicians, nurses and healthcare administrators. This will ensure appropriate spending and that the money does not run out in two, three or four years.

Defending West Virginia against Biden overreach

By Patrick Morrisey |
We will continue to watch the president closely and in doing so defend America so West Virginia and our country can reach their full potential.

Our renewed fight against opioid abuse

By Patrick Morrisey |
CHARLESTON – As we enter a new year full of opportunity, I also embark upon my third term as your attorney general and do so with renewed commitment to fight against opioid abuse with more intensity than ever.

Opioid abuse is still a public health crisis

By Patrick Morrisey |
The actions of our office have led to significant reductions in the supply of deadly, addictive drugs like oxycodone and hydrocodone.

Don't get ripped off at college

By Patrick Morrisey |
CHARLESTON – College presents students with a multitude of decisions: choosing a major; whether to live on or off campus; whether to participate in Greek life; and, perhaps most consequential, how to manage one’s time and money.

'Defund the Police' movement is deeply misguided

By Patrick Morrisey |
CHARLESTON – As we examine reforms to certain policing practices, we must also recognize the value of a properly-funded police force.

Protecting today to prepare for a new day

By Patrick Morrisey |
We will experience a rebirth in the weeks ahead. We will defeat this terrible plague. We will get back to work. We will spend time with our loved ones. We will have that human connection for which we all hunger every single day.

Protecting your wallet in the world of Coronavirus

By Patrick Morrisey |
If all West Virginians follow the health precautions outlined by the Centers for Disease Control, and take into account these consumer tips, we will all be in a better position to defeat this virus, while also protecting our wallets.