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2018 GOP primary for U.S. Senate race heats up early
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia’s political migration from blue to red means the Republican Party increasingly faces prospects of contested Primary Elections. Last week, West Virginia Wesleyan Political Science Professor Robert Rupp wrote, “As recently as a decade ago the idea of a contentious Republican primary was unthinkable given the weak state of the GOP state party.” -
Blankenship says run for U.S. Senate is a possibility
CHARLESTON – An already crowded 2018 West Virginia race for a U.S. Senate soon could have another candidate. Former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship says he's considering throwing his hat into the ring. -
Morrisey announces candidacy for U.S. Senate seat; Jenkins critical
HARPERS FERRY – West Virginia Attorney General officially has announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate. -
Jenkins' camp says Morrisey 'about profit, plain and simple'
HUNTINGTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is expected to announce his candidacy for the U.S. Senate later today, but the first verbal volley already has been issued. -
Bloodletting in Charleston
WHEELING – From ancient times until the late 1800s, physicians believed in bloodletting as a treatment for all kinds of diseases. Doctors and scientists thought that blood carried what they called “humours” that got out of balance in sick people, and that pouring out some of the blood would balance them and cure the disease. Sometimes leeches were used. We know now that this thinking was wrong and that intentionally bleeding a patient usually hurts and can even kill. -
Trump to globalists: Non means non!
It might be too early yet to join Larry and Balki of TV's Perfect Strangers in their exuberant Dance of Joy, but the time of jubilation and celebration is fast approaching. There's been a ceasefire in the war on coal. -
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State leaders hail Trump’s decision to withdraw from Paris Climate Agreement
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is praising President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement. -
Jenkins receives Spirit of Enterprise Award
HUNTINGTON – The Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce presented its Spirit of Enterprise Award to Congressman Evan Jenkins on June 1 at Huntington Steel & Supply. -
Scudiere appointed to West Virginia Industrial Council
MORGANTOWN – Debra Scudiere of Kay Casto & Chaney has been appointed as a member of the West Virginia Industrial Council. She was nominated by Gov. Jim Justice last month and the West Virginia Senate recently approved his nomination and her appointment. -
Supreme Court sets date to hear right-to-work law arguments
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has set a date to hear arguments regarding West Virginia’s right-to-work law. -
AG wants federal legislation to help states get drug settlement money
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of 51 attorneys general urging the federal government to address state based recoveries involving the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit program. -
Manchin, others have concerns about Trump's budget proposal
WASHINGTON – Members of West Virginia’s legislative delegation are expressing concerns about President Donald Trump’s 2018 budget proposal. -
Law firms specializing in cannabis help navigate regulations
CHARLESTON – Law firms that specialize in legal services to cannabis companies, funds, investors and lenders can benefit West Virginia businesses as they navigate the new medical marijuana law, according to a New York attorney. -
Government grant announced to fight opioid crisis in West Virginia
CHARLESTON – West Virginia will receive a $5,881,983 grant to fight the opioid crisis in his state, announced U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) on April 21. The grant comes from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. -
Goodwin says 'Emory Law 100' honor puts him in very good company
CHARLESTON – In being named to the Emory Law 100, a prestigious listing of the famed Emory University Law School’s most illustrious graduates, Carte Goodwin said he is honored because of the former alumni whose company he will now keep. -
Legislature addresses elections, business filings, efficiencies for SOS office
CHARLESTON – The day I took office we began meeting with legislators to swiftly draft proposed bills to deal with the difficulties encountered in this office. -
Justice signs bill updating state Consumer Credit Protection Act
WASHINGTON – Gov. Jim Justice has signed a bill making key changes to the West Virginia Consumer Credit Protection Act, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is praising the move. Justice signed Senate Bill 563 into law on April 24. Lisa A. Rickard, president of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR), said the law will further reduce frivolous lawsuits and improve the business climate in the state of West Virginia. -
Bill would make changes to state Consumer Credit Protection Act
CHARLESTON – A bill that makes some key changes to the West Virginia Consumer Credit Protection Act awaits a signature from Gov. Jim Justice. -
What a bunch of bulls__t
CHARLESTON – You could see what might be coming. -
Budget woes limited work done on tort reform during legislative session
CHARLESTON – The 2017 West Virginia legislative session likely will be remembered for Gov. Jim Justice’s whiteboards and bull manure and the amount of time devoted to the state budget.