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Morrisey hails U.S. Senate support of Affordable Clean Energy rule
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey praised the U.S. Senate for rejecting a resolution he says was an attempt to revoke the Trump administration’s Affordable Clean Energy rule. -
U.S. Senate confirms Volk to federal district court
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate unanimously voted Wednesday to confirm U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Frank Volk to fill the position left when U.S. District Judge John Copenhaver moved to senior status last year. -
Local newspapers continue to keep us informed
WASHINGTON – For as long as our great nation has existed, newspapers have been part of the fabric that strengthens our democracy and makes our communities stronger. -
Trump Jr. wants Blankenship's defamation case against him dismissed
CHARLESTON – Donald Trump Jr. has filed a motion to dismiss Don Blankenship’s defamation lawsuit against him. -
Morrisey applauds U.S. Senate passage of TRACED Act in fight against robocalls
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey applauded the recent passage of legislation in the U.S. Senate to curb illegal robocalls and spoofing. -
Blankenship files third defamation suit, this time against Boston Globe
WILLIAMSON – Don Blankenship has filed a third defamation lawsuit in as many months, this time singling out The Boston Globe for being involved in a conspiracy to keep him from being elected in 2018 to the U.S. Senate. -
Fluharty also critical of state's $37 million McKesson settlement, Morrisey
WHEELING – The minority vice chairman of the House of Delegates Judiciary Committee is criticizing last week’s $37 million state settlement with a drug company. -
Manchin criticizes state's 'sweetheart' $37 million settlement with McKesson
CHARLESTON – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin and West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey again are having a war of words regarding a state settlement with a drug company. -
Blankenship sues Trump Jr. claiming he was part of 'weaponized defamation'
WILLIAMSON – Don Blankenship has filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump Jr. claiming the president’s son was part of a conspiracy to keep him from being elected to the U.S. Senate last year. In his complaint filed April 25 in Mingo Circuit Court, the former Massey Energy CEO says Trump Jr. published a tweet to his 3.5 million followers on May 3, 2018, calling Blankenship a felon. -
Blankenship says national media, GOP leaders worked together to defame him in '18 primary
WILLIAMSON – Former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship has filed a $12 billion lawsuit claiming saying national media outlets and leading Republicans intended to defame him in his 2018 U.S. Senate bid. -
General election a huge success for West Virginia
CHARLESTON – I am very pleased to report that West Virginia hosted a very successful November General Election.vHere are a few of the highlights from my perspective as the state’s chief elections officer. -
Morrisey named in suit over 2017 car accident
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General and U.S. Senate candidate Patrick Morrisey has been named as a defendant in a lawsuit regarding a 2017 auto accident. -
Manchin holds off Morrisey for U.S. Senate; Jenkins, Armstead hold Supreme Court seats
Manchin holds off Morrisey for Senate; Jenkins wins one Supreme Court seat -
Attorney claims state AG's office 'blatantly ignoring' court order to turn over FOIA info
CHARLESTON – An attorney representing a Democratic group says West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office is “blatantly ignoring” a court order to turn over information regarding his communications with major drug companies. -
Manchin holds slim lead over Morrisey in latest MetroNews/Dominion Post poll
MORGANTOWN – With less than a week before the election, incumbent Democrat Joe Manchin leads Republican challenger Patrick Morrisey by five percentage points among likely voters in the U.S. Senate race, according to the latest MetroNews/Dominion Post West Virginia Poll. -
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. -
Democratic group sues Morrisey, AG's office for failing to fully respond to FOIA requests
CHARLESTON – A Democratic political group has filed a lawsuit claiming state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has failed to provide public records about its dealing with several drug companies. -
Kleeh confirmed as federal judge for West Virginia's Northern District
WASHINGTON — Morgantown attorney Tom Kleeh has been confirmed as a federal judge for West Virginia's Northern District. -
Manchin faces criticism for decision to confirm Kavanaugh to U.S. Supreme Court
When news of Sen. Joe Manchin's plan to vote for Kavanaugh came out, there were mixed reactions. But most people seemed to be unhappy with Manchin's decision.