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WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice establishes $50 million fund to ensure safety of schools; awards grant to all West Virginia Veterans organizations
West Virginia Governor's Office issued the following announcement on Sept. 4.Gov. Jim Justice joined West Virginia health leaders and other officials for his latest daily press briefing regarding the State’s COVID-19 response. -
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: New COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities
The West Virginia Bureau of Public Health (“BPH”) announced recently it will require weekly testing for any long-term care facility that experiences a single positive case of COVID-19. -
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Highlights of the Payroll Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020
On June 3, 2020 the US Senate passed the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act of 2020. -
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: National Stroke Awareness Month
Please dial 911 or immediately go to the emergency room if you or a loved one are experiencing signs or symptoms of a stroke. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: WV Courts to Begin First Step of Gradual, Phased-in Resumption of Operations on May 18; New Protocols to Guide Procedures
West Virginia courts can begin the first steps of a gradual, phased-in return to normal operations beginning May 18, 2020, under a new order and accompanying guidance, the Supreme Court announced Wednesday. -
Morrisey says Bureau of Prisons won't transfer COVID-19 prisoners to two W.Va. quarantine facilities
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and local Preston County officials have been told no prisoner testing positive for Coronavirus will be transported to FCI Hazelton in Preston County. -
Justices dismiss ACLU petition seeking to release prisoners amid pandemic
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking to have some prisoners released because of the Coronavirus pandemic. -
‘We’re all in this together!’
We hear that sentiment expressed on all sides now, daily and even hourly, what with the spread of the Coronavirus and the coordinated efforts to stifle it being made by federal, state, and local governments, as well as private businesses and nonprofit organizations. It’s a noble and generous sentiment: a message of solidarity, as well as an exhortation to each of us to give everything we can to the effort and graciously accept our share of the burden without carping. -
UPDATE: With seven confirmed cases, Salango optimistic about stopping spread of Coronavirus at Kanawha Judicial Annex
CHARLESTON – Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango says he is optimistic about actions taken to stop the spread of the Coronavirus at the Kanawha County Judicial Annex. Seven employees of the building have been diagnosed, and one spouse of an employee also has tested positive. -
State, federal officials start West Virginia Coronavirus Fraud Task Force
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, United States Attorney Mike Stuart for the Southern District of West Virginia and United States Attorney Bill Powell for the Northern District of West Virginia have announced the formation of the West Virginia Coronavirus Fraud Task Force to identify, investigate and prosecute fraud related to the ongoing pandemic. -
UPDATE: Some Kanawha judicial workers say they learned of virus dangers too slowly; Salango says officials are being diligent
CHARLESTON – After a second county court employee tested positive for Coronavirus, the Kanawha County Judicial Annex has been ordered closed until further notice. And now, after a fourth Judicial Annex employee has tested positive, at least a few other employees who work in the building and some visitors are not happy about what they call a delay in notifying them about possible contamination. -
Attorneys, firms step up to help others during Coronavirus pandemic
HUNTINGTON – Attorneys are stepping up to help as more and more changes take place because of the Coronavirus pandemic. Some are providing money to help, while others are trying to help local businesses. -
Courts makes protocol changes amid coronavirus outbreak
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court and the Southern District of West Virginia federal court are making protocol changes due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. -
State to receive $35 million in federal funds to fight opioid epidemic
CHARLESTON — West Virginia will receive more than $35 million from the federal government to help in its fight against the opioid crisis. -
Potential federal class action says Juul markets its e-cigarettes to children
CHARLESTON — A federal lawsuit alleges the makers of Juul electronic cigarettes intentionally have marketed their products to children. -
Capito sponsors another bill to regulate widely used industrial PFAS chemicals
West Virginia Republican Senator Shelley Moore Capito has sponsored three bills in recent months would regulate the use of widely used industrial chemicals known as PFAS. -
Morrisey, other AGs worried federal plan would weaken opioid prescription limits
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and other AGs are expressing concern that a draft pain management directive could weaken restrictions on the prescribing of opioid painkillers, something Morrisey has pushed for in West Virginia. -
Floor covering distributor alleges carpet center owes nearly $11,000
WHEELING — A Cincinnati covering distributor is suing a Wheeling carpet center, alleging breach of contract. -
Jenkins, Morrisey campaigns attack over 'lies' at candidate forum
CHARLESTON – Campaigns for two of the leading Republican candidates for U.S. Senate are calling each other liars, this time over issues related to Planned Parenthood.
