Ketchum CHARLESTON – Cabell Circuit Judge Jane Hustead exceeded her authority when she ordered the Lincoln Journal to reveal news sources, the Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled.
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee has given the OK to a bill that would increase fees on court filings and lawyers to help fund state Supreme Court elections.
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia House of Delegates has passed a bill that would increase fees on court filings and lawyers to help fund state Supreme Court elections.
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.
McGraw CHARLESTON -- Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office says gubernatorial candidates who raised campaign money for committees for the 2012 election can't use those funds for this year's special election.
Tennant CHARLESTON -- Secretary of State Natalie Tennant has sent a letter to Attorney General Darrell McGraw asking for his help in interpreting state code, specifically those laws on campaign finances.
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.
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.
Thompson CHARLESTON -- The House of Delegates and Senate have exchanged their versions of legislation setting dates for special primary and gubernatorial elections this year.
Thompson CHARLESTON -- West Virginia would hold both its special primary and gubernatorial elections earlier under a bill passed by the House Judiciary Committee on Monday.
Thompson CHARLESTON -- Those groups and individuals who called for a special gubernatorial election sooner rather than later say they are pleased with the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals' ruling on Tuesday.
Tomblin CHARLESTON -- Acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin must call a special election for governor for sometime later this year, according to the state Supreme Court.
Tomblin CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals listened to nearly two hours of oral arguments Tuesday to determine whether a special gubernatorial election should be held.
CHARLESTON -- Acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has announced the selection of Jeffrey M. Shawver to serve as Deputy General Counsel, replacing Mary Claire Davis.
Tomblin CHARLESTON - Three potential candidates for West Virginia's governor's office have filed briefs in lawsuits before the state Supreme Court that request a special gubernatorial election in 2011.