State of West Virginia
Recent News About State of West Virginia
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State alleges medical service failed to have valid workers' compensation insurance
CHARLESTON — A state government agency is suing state employers, alleging breach of duty and default in payments. -
AG's office disputes Manchin's claim of impending $35 million settlement with McKesson
CHARLESTON – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin claims state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office is close to reaching a “horrible” settlement with drug giant McKesson Corporation and wants Gov. Jim Justice to step in. -
Citizens encouraged to report questionable activities during early voting
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner initiated an eight-week program called “Project Election Protection” to educate the public on election security, proper conduct during the election and illegal campaign activities. -
Governor says Loughry should resign
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice says convicted and suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry should resign. -
Preserving election integrity means combatting election fraud
CHARLESTON – For years, many people have claimed that in-person voter fraud was non-existent in this state. I and many others were certain that fraud and voter intimidation still exists within our borders. -
JVAC to conduct interviews for Fayette Co., Northern Panhandle circuit openings later this month
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission will conduct interviews for circuit court vacancies in the Northern Panhandle and Fayette County later this month. -
County clerks are the chief elections officials for their counties
Our county clerks lead the front-line efforts to provide secure and fair elections. Beyond the substantial duties and tasks undertaken by clerks during an election cycle, they are responsible throughout the year for voter registration, local campaign finance law compliance and maintaining an accurate and updated list of registered voters in their counties. -
State's new campaign finance reporting system provides greater transparency
CHARLESTON – Democratic processes hinge on fair and free elections that represent the people’s choices to lead. -
House Democrats critical of Warner as four wrongful terminations suits are settled
CHARLESTON – Democratic leaders of the House of Delegates are criticizing spending and practices in Secretary of State Mac Warner’s office, even calling for his impeachment. -
CSX derailment and oil spill leads to federal lawsuit
Federal and state officials accuse CSX Transportation of several environmental torts in response to oil spilled from a derailed train. -
Attorney seeks to nullify Justice's Supreme Court appointments and Jenkins' spot on ballot
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney who is seeking a seat on the state Supreme Court has filed a legal challenge to Gov. Jim Justice’s temporary appointments to the court and to Evan Jenkins’ qualifications to being a justice. -
Judge dismisses case against CBS Broadcasting for defamation
CHARLESTON — A federal judge ordered a lawsuit against CBS Broadcasting alleging defamation of a Mingo County pharmacist to be dismissed. -
Economics isn’t all that complicated
Summer break’s over, and it’s back-to-school time. How better to celebrate than with a pop quiz? -
Robin Davis’s tone deaf parting shots
MORGANTOWN – The opening sentences of Robin Davis’s letter of resignation as a state Supreme Court Justice read as follows: “I deliver this statement today in dismay, disbelief, and in sadness. I feel profound grief for the State of West Virginia given the current state of affairs.” -
Ketchum enters guilty plea to wire fraud charge; Loughry pleads not guilty to two more charges
Both men appeared in federal court Thursday morning -
West Virginia Regional Jail and correctional officers blamed for inmate's injuries
HUNTINGTON — An inmate is suing West Regional Jail, several staff members and the Correctional Facility Authority over alleged violations of constitutional rights, claiming she was assaulted and injured. -
Nine apply to temporarily fill Ketchum's Supreme Court seat
CHARLESTON – Nine people have applied to temporarily fill retired state Supreme Court Justice Menis Ketchum's seat. -
Senate to meet Aug. 20 to establish rules for impeachment trials
CHARLESTON – State lawmakers still are talking about the impeachment of the entire state Supreme Court. -
Grand jury tacks on two more charges to Loughry's federal indictment
CHARLESTON – Two more charges have been added to the federal indictment against suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry. -
Davis retires from state Supreme Court; Workman, Walker won't step down
CHARLESTON – Robin Jean Davis has retired from the West Virginia Supreme Court, while Chief Justice Margaret Workman and Justice Beth Walker say they won't step down.