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Mr. Manchin went to Washington
Sen. Joe Manchin could be the man who saves the filibuster, but will he? We sure hope so. We want our senior senator to fight for what his constituents believe in and support, just like Senator Smith did. After all, Smith was doing his constituents' bidding, not that of his party. -
W.Va. Chamber backs federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
CHARLESTON – The president of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce says his group supports the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. -
Most West Virginians think Manchin should fight for the filibuster
For the Freedom to Vote Act to avoid the same fate as the For the People Act, the 50 Senate Democrats need 10 Republicans to support it to avoid another filibuster. That seems unlikely, so the other option for Democrats is to eliminate the legislative filibuster to allow the measure to pass on a party line vote. -
Charter school board receives seven applicants
CHARLESTON — There are now seven applicants that want to open as charter schools in West Virginia. -
Warner urges Manchin to oppose 'bad' new voting rights legislation
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner is urging Senator Joe Manchin to oppose the Freedom to Vote Act, which he calls "nothing more than a watered-down version of H.R. 1, the so-called ‘For the People Act.’" -
Attorney General Morrisey Praises Withdrawal of Biden ATF Nominee
Attorney General Morrisey Praises Withdrawal of Biden ATF Nominee. -
Morrisey say vaccine mandates, passports could violate rights
CHARLESTON — In a legal opinion released Friday, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says vaccine mandates and passports could violate fundamental rights. -
More conservatives say Manchin shouldn't support 'power grab' election legislation
CHARLESTON – In an opinion piece, two conservatives say U.S. Senator Joe Manchin shouldn’t support the latest version of the For the People Act because his fellow Democrats have turned the election legislation into a power grab. -
Applications now being accepted for spots on new Intermediate Court of Appeals
CHARLESTON – The start of the state’s newly created Intermediate Court of Appeals still is nearly 10 months away, but applications are being accepted for the three judicial positions. -
Morrisey praises Biden's withdrawal of ATF nominee
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is praising news the Biden Administration has chosen to withdraw its nomination of David Chipman as director of the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. -
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. -
House member: Manchin shouldn't support H.R. 4 based on earlier comments
WASHINGTON – The version of the John Lewis Voting Rights Act passed last week by House Democrats varies greatly from the compromise Sen. Joe Manchin offered earlier this summer. And the ranking member of the Committee on House Administration says Manchin, who likely will be the key vote when the matter goes to the Senate, wouldn’t support this latest version of the bill if he “were to follow his own framework.” -
Boone/Lincoln Circuit Judge Appointed U.S. Attorney
Boone/Lincoln Circuit Judge Appointed U.S. Attorney. -
Senator John Unger to Become Berkeley County Magistrate
Senator John Unger to Become Berkeley County Magistrate. -
Study: Inflation in 2021 eats $1,000 from W.Va. family income
CHARLESTON – Inflation just this year has eaten up all of the wage increases working Americans have gained in the last five years, according to a Harvard economist and former key adviser to President Obama. For the West Virginia household, that means nearly a $1,000 annual loss. -
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. -
Attorney sues after Old Spice deodorant causes severe burns and rashes
WILLIAMSON – A Mingo County attorney and former state lawmaker has filed a lawsuit seeking $25,000 after he says Old Spice deodorant caused severe burns, irritation and rashes on his armpits.