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Judge wrong about pardon letter, Justices rule
Ketchum CHARLESTON – Monongalia Circuit Judge Russell Clawges exceeded his authority when he ordered clerks of the Legislature to delete a letter about a pardon from their journals, the state Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled. -
Revised rules drawing mixed reviews
Romano CHARLESTON -- The state Supreme Court's revised rules for appellate procedure are drawing mixed reviews from groups that follow the legal system. -
Davis will be on the ballot in 2012
Davis CHARLESTON -– Robin Jean Davis said she will be on the ballot for the 2012 election. -
State Chamber wants apology for 'hicks' ad
A screen shot from the NRSC ad against West Virginia Democratic Senate candidate Gov. Joe Manchin. (Photo via YouTube) CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is asking for an apology from the National Republican Senatorial Committee and Republican Senatorial candidate John Raese for characterizing West Virginia workers as "hicks" in a recent television ad. -
THEIR VIEW: Manchin still dragged down by Obama
MORGANTOWN -- The latest TV ad by the National Republican Senatorial Committee is the most direct indicator of Gov. Joe Manchin's serious problem this election year. -
State suing EPA over mine regulations
Manchin CHARLESTON -- Gov. Joe Manchin announced Wednesday the state is filing a lawsuit against the Obama administration over its attempts to curb mountaintop removal in West Virginia. -
State GOP won't challenge ballot anymore
Stuart CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Republican Party on Tuesday announced it will not further challenge the layout of the state's Nov. 2 ballots. -
Kanawha judge rejects GOP ballot challenge
CHARLESTON -- A lawsuit filed by West Virginia's Republican Party in to have voters provided with separate ballots Nov. 2 was shot down, with a judge saying the party's "allegations of harm" were too speculative. -
Justices refuse petition over Senate ballot
Tennant CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Supreme Court has voted 4-0 to refuse the petition of an independent candidate for the state's House of Delegates alleging the layout of the U.S. Senate election ballot is illegal, according to a Court spokeswoman. -
Tennant say GOP 'compromise' violates law
Tennant CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie Tennant said Tuesday the so-called ballot "compromise" offered by the state's GOP Chairman Mike Stuart violates both state and federal law. -
Tennant calls GOP ballot lawsuit 'frivolous'
Tennant CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie Tennant is calling the lawsuit filed by the state's Republican State Executive Committee "frivolous" and "wasteful." -
U.S., state Chambers endorse Manchin
Manchin CHARLESTON – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce on Monday endorsed Gov. Joe Manchin's run for the U.S. Senate. -
State GOP has questions about federal subpoenas
Stuart CHARLESTON -- West Virginia's Republican Party -- with just weeks left before the Nov. 2 election -- is reminding voters about federal subpoenas received by Gov. Joe Manchin's administration. -
THEIR VIEW: Ignore rhetoric, watch political work
CHARLESTON -- As lawmakers gather in Charleston this week for our monthly meetings, the nation is wrapping up what has proven to be a particularly contentious primary election season. -
McGraw reportedly looking into election law complaint
McGraw CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office is reportedly looking into a complaint that the Secretary of State's Office has misinterpreted state election law. -
Bayer CEO says W.Va. needs judicial reform
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS -- Bayer Corp. CEO Greg Babe told state business leaders this week that West Virginia must reform its judicial system and overhaul its business tax structure if it wants to spur economic development and attract new investments. -
If Manchin wins, Cooper still plans to sue over succession laws
CHARLESTON -- South Charleston lawyer Thornton Cooper says he still plans to sue West Virginia officials if they don't clean up the state's succession laws. -
State Senate to stream live audio of floor sessions, committee meetings
CHARLESTON -- As part of the Legislature's continuing efforts to provide citizens with greater access to its proceedings, West Virginia Senate President Earl Ray Tomblin has announced that the Senate will begin streaming live audio of floor sessions and committee meetings this Fall. -
Manchin Senate campaign raking in donations
Manchin CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin has raised more than a half-million dollars in the race for the late Robert C. Byrd's U.S. Senate seat, according to Federal Election Commission filings.