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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. -
Manchin, Capito show bipartisan deal possible
While the infrastructure negotiations in Washington might have pivoted to include a broader group of negotiators, West Virginia’s senators, Democrat Joe Manchin and Republican Shelley Moore Capito, deserve recognition for the progress and achievements made toward striking a bipartisan infrastructure deal. -
Fixing FERC pivotal to West Virginia’s economic development
We must all encourage the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to fix its review process, giving companies a clear path to invest in critical energy infrastructure so West Virginians can continue delivering the resources necessary to responsibly power our nation. -
Federal judge grants temporary restraining order in ACLU-WV case regarding HIV legislation
HUNTINGTON — A federal judge has granted a request by the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia for a temporary restraining order against Senate Bill 334. -
Manchin votes for revised version of S1 elections bill; Republicans block it from advancing
WASHINGTON - Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin voted today with his party to proceed with elections legislation he had vowed to oppose. But a vote on a watered down S1 failed to advance as a Republican filibuster failed to carry the legislation forward without a necessary 60 votes. -
Poll: Most West Virginians agree with Manchin opposing election law rewrite and ending filibuster
CHARLESTON - A weekend poll of likely West Virginia voters shows strong support for Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin's opposition to two controversial proposals - the sweeping HR1/S1 election law bill and ending the filibuster. -
17 years later, Rowe takes McGraw's seat on the bench
At 82 years of age, we hope Warren McGraw can enjoy his retirement from the bench and wish him well with his battle against Parkinson’s disease, but we also hope Rowe enjoys his time finally filling the seat of the man he wanted to defeat in 2004. -
Manchin revealing details of his plan to revise Democrats' voter rights legislation
WASHINGTON – Sen. Joe Manchin is pushing a plan to revise the Democrats’ election and voter rights bill. -
Tarr: Critical race theory is not a West Virginia value
In today's "Down Is Up" society, we cannot tolerate our children being indoctrinated that whiteness is wrong and that they’re racist by simply being born to white parents. -
Judge grants injunction halting law that would keep companies from deducting union dues from checks
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit Judge has granted a temporary injunction to stop a new state law that would keep employers from deducting union dues from public employees’ paychecks. -
Justice appoints Charleston attorney to open Kanawha Family Court judge position
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice announced the appointment of a new family court judge for Kanawha County this week to replace Judge Kenneth Ballard after he was appointed to the Kanawha Circuit Court. -
Manchin leverages his power position into clout, helping West Virginia
CHARLESTON – Earlier this year, as Joe Biden became president, another Democrat was being touted as the most powerful man in Washington. Six months later, West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin is living up to that moniker. -
Chamber releases legislative scorecard ranking legislators on job friendliness
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce has released its legislative scorecard for 2021, which highlights major issues voted on by the legislature during the year involving job creation and economic development. -
UPDATE: Family Court Judicial Associations drafts resolution seeking to have disciplinary counsel fired
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia’s Family Court Judicial Association has drafted a resolution asking the state Supreme Court to fire the state’s Chief Judicial Disciplinary Counsel and her deputy. -
Warren McGraw retiring after 50-plus years of public service
PINEVILLE – Wyoming Circuit Judge Warren McGraw is retiring from the bench, ending more than 50 years of public service. -
Morrisey, other AGs urge Senate to reject Biden's nominee to lead ATF
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey recently joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in calling on the U.S. Senate to reject David Chipman’s confirmation as director of the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. -
Unions claim new law altering dues collection is unconstitutional, retaliatory
CHARLESTON – A group of a dozen public employee unions have filed a petition claiming a new state law that keeps employers from automatically deducting union dues from paychecks is retaliatory. -
Repairing loopholes in gun laws will prevent tragedies and preserve rights
CHARLESTON – Here in West Virginia, we value firearms as a means of protecting our rights, our property, and the safety of our families, especially in rural communities. A deep appreciation for the Second Amendment is part of our heritage and has a long-standing tradition within our state. -
W.Va. governor signs legislation changing how asbestos cases are filed
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has signed House Bill 2495, which requires plaintiffs in asbestos cases to file a sworn information form that specifies evidentiary basis for each claim and provide supporting documentation. -
State Senate passes resolution saying courts should stay out of impeachment trials
CHARLESTON — The legislature passed a resolution that clarifies that courts should stay out of impeachment trials.