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Douglas campaign ad draws fire for questioning experience of current justices
CHARLESTON – A state Supreme Court candidate’s television ad critical of courtroom experience of three of the five current justices has drawn the ire of at least one of the justices. -
WEST VIRGNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey, 21-State Coalition Calls Upon Senate to Reject Trump Impeachment
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, together with a 21-state coalition, called upon the U.S. Senate to explicitly reject two articles of impeachment against President Trump. -
Morrisey, 20 other AGs ask Senate to reject two articles of Trump impeachment
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is part of a 21-state coalition asking the U.S. Senate to reject two articles of impeachment against President Trump. -
Man sentenced to six months in prison for accessing veterans' medical records, including those of Ojeda
HUNTINGTON — A former Veterans Benefits Association claims assistant has been sentenced to six months in prison for fraudulently access the medical records of six fellow veterans, including current U.S. Senate candidate Richard Ojeda. -
If you don’t give the quid, you don’t get the quo
The phrase “quid pro quo” has been bandied about lately, what with Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives charging that President Trump offered one to the president of Ukraine. Trump, they claim, promised substantial foreign aid in return for the promise of an investigation into the possibly corrupt activities of Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, while “serving” on the board of a Ukrainian gas company. -
Are we the only ones who can still be ridiculed?
Hoosiers, hillbillies, rednecks, and crackers – we’ve all been treated with contempt by our self-proclaimed superiors, and we’ve had enough. They think they’re so smart and we’re so dumb, but they overestimate themselves and underestimate us. -
Delegates angered by West Virginia 'hillybilly' stereotypes in 'Dark Waters' movie
CHARLESTON – Some members of the West Virginia House of Delegates are upset by some stereotypical depictions of the Mountain State in a new film triggered by the leaking of alleged cancer-causing chemicals in Wood County. Those stereotypes include one image of a young girl on a bicycle with “blackened, rotting teeth.” -
Ojeda says his VA medical records were stolen, wants answers from government
HUNTINGTON – A former state Senator and U.S. House candidate says his medical records were stolen from a Veterans Affairs office and used against him in his 2018 congressional campaign. -
BAILEY GLASSER LLP: Gov. Justice Appoints Bailey & Glasser Investigator To House Of Delegates
Little will represent Wirt and Wood counties in the House of Delegates. He was sworn in by state Supreme Court Justice Tim Armstead. -
Attorneys general, U.S. House file replies to ACA lawsuit
CHARLESTON — Attorneys general from 17 states and the U.S. House of Representatives responded to briefs in a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit involving the Affordable Care Act. -
Governor invites Trump to give State of the Union speech in West Virginia
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has invited President Donald Trump to give the State of the Union address in West Virginia. -
Ojeda wants Miller's campaign to cease, desist 'absolutely untrue' Medicare, coal miner ad
HUNTINGTON – An attorney representing U.S. Congressional candidate Richard Ojeda has sent a cease and desist letter to opponent Carol Miller’s campaign regarding an ad Ojeda’s team says is “absolutely untrue.” -
Super PAC wanting lower drug costs spends $500,000 to promote McKinley in House race
CHARLESTON – David McKinley’s bid to remain in the U.S. House of Representatives isn’t a done deal, but it seems unlikely he’ll lose in November. Most polls show McKinley with a commanding lead over Democratic opponent Kendra Fershee, a West Virginia University law professor. Still, a Super PAC has spent about $500,000 promoting McKinley’s campaign. -
Huntington Chamber PAC endorses Manchin for Senate, Wilkes and Jenkins for Court
HUNTINGTON – HuntPAC, the Political Action Committee for the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce, has announced its endorsements for candidates for two statewide races in next month's general election. -
Supreme Court dismisses writ challenging Jenkins, Armstead appointments
CHARLESTON —Those challenging Gov. Jim Justice's appointments to replace former Justices Robin Jean Davis and Menis Ketchum argued in front of the West Virginia Supreme Court this morning. -
Court issues order asking to show cause regarding Jenkins, Armstead eligibility
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has issued an order saying a rule to show cause is needed in the case regarding the eligibility of two appointments Gov. Jim Justice recently made to the court. -
Supreme Court to hear oral arguments on Jenkins, Armstead appointments Sept. 24
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Sept. 24 regarding the eligibility of the two appointments Gov. Jim Justice recently made to the court. -
Labor groups plan to file amicus briefs regarding Jenkins, Armstead appointments
CHARLESTON – At least two labor groups plan to file amicus briefs supporting petitions to nullify Gov. Jim Justice’s appointments of two Republicans to the state Supreme Court. -
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. -
Clay Co. attorney files petition seeking to have Jenkins removed from SupCo ballot
CHARLESTON – A Clay County attorney has asked the state Supreme Court to remove Evan Jenkins from the state Supreme Court ballot in the November election, saying he doesn’t meet the qualifications to be a justice.