State of West Virginia
Recent News About State of West Virginia
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Justice vetoes budget bill, calls the proposal bull manure
CHARLESTON – Using a pile of bull manure on a silver platter as a prop, Gov. Jim Justice has vetoed the budget bill passed by the state Legislature. -
Fayetteville homeowners blame contractor, town for alleged construction defects in home
FAYETTEVILLE – A couple claims two contractors, the town of Fayetteville, a building code official and the Fayette County Building Safety Department failed to hold up their end of agreements related to the proper construction and inspection of a new home. -
National foundation files amicus brief in state Supreme Court defending Right to Work law
CHARLESTON – An amicus brief has been filed by The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation with the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals in a lawsuit filed against the state by West Virginia AFL-CIO. -
Spinal sprain victim fails to tie injury to work activity
CHARLESTON – Contradictory statements made after an SDR Plastics Inc. employee suffered a spinal injury resulted in denial of his workers’ compensation claim. -
No additional benefits awarded in disability case featuring differing doctors' reports
CHARLESTON – The State of West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals upheld a Workers’ Compensation Office of Judges decision in a claim filed against employer Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. that included somewhat contradictory medical reports submitted by three different doctors. -
Lawmakers advance tax plan, unveil budget proposal
CHARLESTON – The state Senate Finance Committee soon will take up a measure creating an 8 percent consumer sales tax and a flat 2.5 percent personal income tax. -
Students to be recognized at Honorary Secretary of State for the Day event
CHARLESTON – The Secretary of State’s office will soon begin hosting the first high school students to be recognized by the new Honorary Secretary of State for the Day program. -
State Supreme Court to hear cases at WVU College of Law
MORGANTOWN – The state Supreme Court will make its annual trip to Morgantown on Feb. 28 to hear arguments in three cases at the West Virginia University College of Law in Morgantown. -
It's time to consider legalizing marijuana in West Virginia
CHARLESTON – Has anyone noticed that a person can roller skate down Charleston’s Quarrier Street at high noon without fear of being hit by a car? -
Justice doesn't discuss legal reform in State of the State speech
CHARLESTON – A statewide group is disappointed that Gov. Jim Justice didn’t discuss legal reform in his first State of the State address. -
Woman sues Mingo school board after principal allegedly slapped daughter
WILLIAMSON – A woman is suing the Mingo County Board of Education after she claims her daughter was slapped by the principal and injured. -
Iraq veteran now serving as governor's top legal adviser
CHARLESTON – Brian Abraham, a West Virginia Army National Guard lieutenant colonel and a U.S. Army veteran who served in Iraq, has been appointed as general counsel for Gov. Jim Justice. In this role, Abraham will be the governor’s top legal adviser. -
West Virginia Republicans could go all the way in 2017
The Super Bowl this Sunday promises to be one of the most action-packed contests ever, with the New England Patriots vying for their fifth championship in nine appearances and the Atlanta Falcons hoping to win their very first after a sole unsuccessful bid nearly 20 years ago. -
Intermediate court, medical monitoring changes atop legal reform legislative agenda
CHARLESTON – With the next legislative session just days away, two groups that follow legal reforms are ready to do battle once again. -
Senate committee to examine taxes, look at eliminating income tax
CHARLESTON – West Virginians soon could see the elimination of their state income tax, according to the chairman of a new state Senate select committee. -
New Business Court Division judge says state 'has always been good to me'
CHARLESTON – A Harrison County circuit judge began a nearly two-year appointment to the Business Court on Jan. 1, finishing out the remainder of the seven-year term of a retiring judge, which ends in October 2019. -
'Don't cut anything! Just keep raising taxes!'
No one in his right mind would turn to Hollywood for economic advice – or almost any other kind of advice, outside of acting and filmmaking tips – but there's a three-letter word that directors shout at the end of every scene that guides the thinking of managers at private companies: cut. -
Voter mandate for change is a mandate to change
MORGANTOWN – During the recent election cycle, a common theme emerged as to the operation of the West Virginia Secretary of State's Office. -
State agency alleges employers violated insurance law
CHARLESTON — A West Virginia government agency is suing employers, alleging violation of state laws. -
Supreme Court annuls attorney’s law license
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has annulled attorney Richard E. Hardison Jr.’s law license