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ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney's Office Commemorates 30th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act
It marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA), a critical civil rights law that aims to eliminate discrimination against people with disabilities. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Probation Officers Help Keep West Virginia Safe
The Supreme Court is celebrating national Pretrial Probation and Parole Supervision Week this week by honoring probation officers who each have more than 20 years of experience and making them available for interviews about their crucial work keeping West Virginia and its citizens safe. -
Huntington non-profit says leaders of community Facebook pages defamed them
HUNTINGTON – A non-profit community outreach ministry and its founders have filed a defamation lawsuit against administrators of two Facebook pages focused on the City of Huntington. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice announces $2.9 million in Justice Reinvestment Initiative grant awards for 2020
Gov. Jim Justice announced that he has awarded $2,921,858 in Justice Reinvestment Initiative grant funds to 16 projects. -
On this Independence Day, let's protect our troops’ right to vote
This Independence Day let’s free ourselves from a system that lets less than one in five of our military have their votes counted. It is time to use technological advances to allow U.S. Armed Forces to fully participate in the political process they fight to defend. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Supreme Court, National Guard Make Video About Workplace Best Practices
As courts throughout West Virginia begin resuming additional in-person proceedings, the West Virginia National Guard and the Supreme Court Administrative Office have worked together to produce a "State of West Virginia Workplace Best Practices Video" that is now available on the National Guard's YouTube Channel. -
Lawmakers file petition claiming Justice has exceeded his authority through pandemic
CHARLESTON – A state Senator and four members of the House of Delegates have filed a petition with the state Supreme Court saying Gov. Jim Justice has abused his power through the Coronavirus pandemic. -
Former American Tire Distributors employee claims he faced retaliation for testifying against company in age discrimination suit
WINFIELD — A former American Tire Distributors worker claims he was targeted for discipline and terminated because he testified against the company in an age discrimination suit. -
Ohio drilling company files notice to sue DOH for nearly $500K in unpaid bills
CHARLESTON – An Ohio drilling company has filed a notice of intent to sue with the West Virginia Department of Transportation for failure to pay nearly $500,000 for work done. -
Motorcyclist claims West Virginia DOH left road work job site in hazardous condition causing his accident
CHARLESTON — A motorcyclist who was injured when he struck a section of unpaved gravel and was thrown from his bike is claiming the West Virginia Department of Transportation's Division of Highways negligence. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice: President Donald J. Trump delivers funding increase for West Virginia flood recovery
Gov. Jim Justice announced that President Donald J. Trump has approved his request for a federal cost-share increase for June 2016 flood recovery projects from 75 percent to 90 percent. -
Elkview woman accuses Aetna of sexual harassment, unlawful retaliation
CHARLESTON — An Elkview woman is suing Aetna after she was sexually harassed and then fired from her employment. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov Justice: $1.9 million in hazard mitigation grants awarded to Wood County
Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the State of West Virginia has been awarded $1,922,410 in grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to acquire and demolish 11 flood-prone residential structures located in Wood County. -
Employment discrimination lawsuit sent to federal court
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit against Philips Healthcare Informatics Inc. has been removed to federal court. -
Charleston attorney on the run since 2016 is arrested in Nicaragua
CHARLESTON — A Charleston attorney accused of charging the state for work he had never done has been arrested in Nicaragua, according to U.S. Marshals. William M. Lester Jr., who was arrested Jan. 23, is facing several felony charges of overcharging the state thousands of dollars for work he never completed. -
After denial in circuit court, state employees file wage payment case in federal court
WHEELING – A case involving state employees who claim they were shortchanged when the state switched from twice monthly to biweekly pay is now in federal court. -
Judge rules state didn't shortchange employees in payroll system switch
CHARLESTON – A senior status judge has ruled that state employees were not shortchanged when the state switched from twice monthly to biweekly pay. -
New bishop says Bransfield should pay church nearly $800,000, apologize to alleged victims
CHARLESTON – The new bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston says former Bishop Michael Bransfield should pay the church nearly $800,000 and apologize to make amends for his alleged financial and sexual misconduct. -
State wants lawsuit alleging foster care failure dismissed, plaintiff responds
HUNTINGTON — Gov. Jim Justice wants to throw out a lawsuit filed against the state for its alleged failure to properly care for all of the state's foster children. -
Drug crisis calls for action to heal our state
When I look at West Virginia and our debilitating drug epidemic, it shakes me to my core. I cannot understand why our current governor’s plan to address this challenge remains in draft form after being office for over 1,000 days. I know just about every nook and cranny of our state, and this crisis touches all of us. It’s why I recently announced a lengthy and detailed action plan to address this crisis.