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Open meetings lawsuit against House of Delegates dismissed
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha Circuit judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the House of Delegates and a committee for allegedly violating the Open Meetings Act. -
Nine apply for Supreme Court seat left vacant by Jenkins
CHARLESTON – Nine people have applied for the vacancy on the state Supreme Court left by last month’s resignation of former Justice Evan Jenkins. -
Senate passes bill to allow judicial appointments to serve a bit longer
CHARLESTON – A bill that would allow judicial appointments made by the governor to stand for up to three years has passed and is headed to the governor’s desk. -
West Virginia should restore freedom to vote to those with past convictions
West Virginia lawmakers have the chance to deliver on something that voters all across our state can get behind, and when such an opportunity would restore the freedom to vote for thousands of West Virginians, that's a chance we can't afford to miss. -
House passes bill to change rules for state judicial appointments
CHARLESTON – A bill that would change the rules for state judicial appointments, including a current Supreme Court vacancy, has passed the House of Delegates and headed to the state Senate. -
Deliberate intent bill, key supporter draw attention at state Capitol
CHARLESTON – A bill that would end lawsuits being filed for injuries because an employer didn’t have proper safeguards in place is drawing attention at the state Capitol. -
Morrisey unveils agreement with cities, counties about opioid funds
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has reached an agreement with many county and city governments about how money from future opioid settlements and verdicts will be dispersed. -
Delegate files civil suit for 'racist, hateful' threats made against her
CHARLESTON – A member of the House of Delegates says a “violent, racist, hateful and intimidating” email and social media post aimed at her was the “modern-day digital equivalent of burning a cross in (her) front yard.” -
Morrisey blames Biden administration for state's high gas prices
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is pointing the finger at the Biden administration as the partial cause for the state's high gas prices. -
State leaders praise appointments to new intermediate appellate court
CHARLESTON – Leaders from across West Virginia are praising the three appointees to the state’s new Intermediate Court of Appeals. -
Judge grants temporary injunction stopping charter school approval method
CHARLESTON – A circuit judge has granted an injunction to temporarily stop the state’s method for approving charter schools. -
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. -
State Supreme Court sends union dues case back to circuit court, hints case won't survive
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court says labor unions wouldn’t be overly burdened if dues no longer are deducted from public employees’ paychecks. -
Notice of intent filed regarding Hope Scholarship
CHARLESTON — Mountain State Justice has sent a notice of intent to Gov. Jim Justice and other state officials that stated a lawsuit would be filed on behalf of its clients regarding legislation involving charter schools and the Hope Scholarship. -
Legislative leaders ask Morrisey for opinion about vaccination requirements
CHARLESTON – Legislative leaders have asked state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to issue a formal opinion about vaccination requirements and how the state Constitution would affect such policy. -
WVCALA releases Dirty Dozen list of delegates
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse recently released its annual Dirty Dozen list of delegates that have received the most contributions from the personal injury lawsuit industry. -
Biden nominates Ihlenfeld, Thompson for U.S. Attorney positions
CHARLESTON -- President Joe Biden has nominated two men to be the U.S. Attorneys for West Virginia's two districts. -
Former state Senate president files lawsuit after son was bitten by dog
MOUNDSVILLE – A former state Senate president has filed a lawsuit on behalf of his son after the boy was attacked by a dog. -
Ojeda says state Senator used his likeness, voice in campaign ads without permission
CHARLESTON – Richard Ojeda, the former state Senator who later ran for U.S. Senate and president, says a current Logan County state Senator improperly used his name and voice in political campaign ads. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice announces availability of reduced-price lifetime hunting and fishing licenses for kids 15 and younger
Gov. Jim Justice announced the availability of reduced-price lifetime hunting and fishing licenses for kids age 15 and younger through a new tiered pricing program.