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Homelessness label grabs attention, but may obscure real issues
CHARLESTON – Words are powerful, and they have a particular power when it comes to public policy. As we talk about problems we face in our communities and propose solutions, we have a responsibility to use words precisely and responsibly to describe our world as it is. -
Notice of claim filed against Clarksburg VA for suspicious death
CLARKSBURG — A notice of claim has been filed in a case against the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg after an Army veteran died at the facility. -
Nothing to fear from three public charter schools
CHARLESTON – There is no greater responsibility of state government than to provide a thorough education for our children. American leaders from every generation have recognized the importance of a world-class, public education. -
Back to school means even more this year
Carmichael says education reform brings needed changes -
Trump Jr. wants Blankenship's defamation case against him dismissed
CHARLESTON – Donald Trump Jr. has filed a motion to dismiss Don Blankenship’s defamation lawsuit against him. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey's Disability Fraud Unit Eclipses $18.5 Million in Savings
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s disability fraud partnership continued a record-breaking pace in the second quarter, generating $2.24 million in projected savings from April to June – more than any quarter since its start in West Virginia. -
Morrisey announces highest quarterly savings in disability fraud unit
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his disability fraud partnership generated $2.24 million in projected savings from April through June, which is the most of any quarter since it began. -
Tarr says WVEA's lawsuit is not what the people want
CHARLESTON — State Sen. Eric Tarr (R-Putnam) believes the West Virginia Education Association's (WVEA) threat to sue the state over the Legislature's passage of the education reform bill last month is proof that the agency is not the will of the people. -
WVEA plans to sue over education omnibus bill
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Education Association has announced its plan to sue the state over the education omnibus bill that Gov. Jim Justice signed into law last month. -
Supreme Court reverses decision in case against ACR Promotions by state lobbyist
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court decision in a case involving ACR Promotions. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice signs education bill, supplemental appropriation bills, and others, unlocking new opportunities for all West Virginians
Gov. Jim Justice signed a total of 23 bills that were passed during the recent special legislative session, all of which aim to provide better opportunities for West Virginians in various ways. -
Democratic lawmakers urge Justice to veto House education reform bill
CHARLESTON – A chorus of Democratic lawmakers are urging Gov. Jim Justice to veto the recently passed House education bill. House Bill 206 passed the House of Delegates last week, and the state Senate approved it June 24 by an 18-16 vote. Justice has indicated he'll sign it. -
Manchin, state GOP leaders heap praise on Trump's Affordable Clean Energy proposal
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Republican leaders and Sen. Joe Manchin are applauding President Trump’s Affordable Clean Energy rule, saying it will benefit the state. -
Carmichael says state Senate could vote on House education bill as early as Monday
CHARLESTON – The state Senate could begin work on the House of Delegates’ education bill as early as Monday. -
U.S. Supreme Court puts impeachment petitions on its Oct. 1 conference agenda
WASHINGTON – The United States Supreme Court will take a closer look at two petitions regarding the impeachment of members of West Virginia’s Supreme Court this fall. -
Lobbyist sues state education officials
CHARLESTON — West Virginia lobbyist Jason Webb filed a lawsuit against two state education officials for trying to get him fired. -
Jim Justice is neither Democrat nor Republican – He’s a narcissistic opportunist
For months, everyone has been talking about it, but now I am clearly and loudly saying it: Jim Justice is an embarrassment to our state and should resign and try to attend to his family business obligations. -
House replies to Workman's USSC impeachment brief, again says court should grant writ
WASHINGTON – The House of Delegates has responded to a brief about whether the U.S. Supreme Court should hear a case regarding last year’s state Supreme Court impeachment proceedings. -
Morrisey applauds U.S. Senate passage of TRACED Act in fight against robocalls
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey applauded the recent passage of legislation in the U.S. Senate to curb illegal robocalls and spoofing. -
Blankenship files third defamation suit, this time against Boston Globe
WILLIAMSON – Don Blankenship has filed a third defamation lawsuit in as many months, this time singling out The Boston Globe for being involved in a conspiracy to keep him from being elected in 2018 to the U.S. Senate.