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Recent News About U.S. Supreme Court
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Frank has three-part plan to instill confidence in Supreme Court if elected
CHARLESTON — Supreme Court candidate Robert J. Frank said he has a three-part plan he wants to enact if he is elected to the court. -
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. -
AG's office joins coalition in fight over anti-discriminatory contracts
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey recently joined a nine-state coalition in urging a federal appeals court to protect the right of individual states to ensure companies that receive a government contract do not discriminate. -
Davis's impeachment trial continued
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis’s impeachment trial has been continued. -
Following state Supreme Court ruling, Workman's impeachment trial doesn't begin
CHARLESTON – The impeachment trial of Chief Justice Margaret Workman didn’t begin as scheduled following a state Supreme Court ruling last week putting a stop to it. -
Davis wants Workman ruling expanded to stop her impeachment trial, too
CHARLESTON – Former Justice Robin Jean Davis has asked the state Supreme Court to expand a ruling stopping Chief Justice Margaret Workman’s impeachment trial to her impending trial as well. -
State Supreme Court puts stop to Workman's impeachment trial; Senate plans to appeal
State Supreme Court puts stop to Workman's impeachment trial; Senate plans to appeal @wvcourts @wvsenate @wvhouse -
Manchin’s vote: for Kavanaugh or for himself?
Thanks, in part, to Sen. Joe Manchin, Brett Kavanaugh is now a U.S. Supreme Court justice. Forty-nine other senators voted to confirm, but Manchin was the only Democrat. Still, if Manchin had voted no, Vice President Mike Pence could have broken the tie. -
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. -
Morrisey calls Manchin's decision to vote for Kavanaugh 'craven political calculation'
CHARLESTON – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin says he’ll vote to put federal Judge Brett Kavanaugh on the U.S. Supreme Court, and his election opponent says the senator simply caved to pressure from a majority of West Virginians. -
Jenkins sworn in as justice, but legal challenge to his appointment might not be over
CHARLESTON – Evan Jenkins was sworn in as a state Supreme Court Justice, but a legal challenge to his appointment and his position on the Nov. 6 ballot might not be over. -
Americans for Prosperity launch digital ad backing Kavanaugh
CHARLESTON — Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia has launced a digital advertisement to urge Sen. Joe Manchin to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. -
EPA proposes to relax power plants carbon emission limits
CHARLESTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a new rule called Affordable Clean Energy that will relax carbon emission limits on power plants. -
Morrisey's campaign launches pro-life coalition
CHARLESTON — Patrick Morrisey's U.S. Senate campaign has launched the Pro-Life Mountaineers for Patrick coalition. -
Manchin can support a stronger West Virginia
CHARLESTON – As West Virginia’s economy recovers from years of federal regulatory overreach, the Mountain State received welcome news from President Donald Trump in the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court. -
Blankenship files petition with state Supreme Court to be put on November ballot
CHARLESTON — U.S. Senate-hopeful Don Blankenship filed a petition on Thursday with the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals requesting that the court order Secretary of State Mac Warner to put him on the ballot for the November election. -
Kavanaugh's nomination is part of Trump's dedication to America's comeback
CHARLESTON – During his campaign in 2016, President Trump ignited the people of this country with his simple, hopeful message: He promised that he would make America great again. He believed simple concepts like lower taxes, fewer job-killing regulations, and a consistent, principled Supreme Court would be cornerstones in writing America’s comeback story. -
Manchin should vote 'yes' to confirming Kavanaugh to U.S. Supreme Court
With his recent nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to replace Justice Kennedy, President Trump is continuing his effort to make good by the American public. Now, it is time for Senator Joe Manchin to keep his promise and put West Virginians first by voting to confirm Judge Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court. -
Morrisey challenges Manchin for debate about Kavanaugh’s nomination
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has challenged Sen. Joe Manchin to a debate regarding the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. -
DOJ has a month to provide Blankenship a copy of DOJ report on his trial
CHARLESTON – Federal Magistrate Judge Omar Aboulhosn has issued an order requiring the U.S. Department of Justice to provide Don Blankenship's attorneys with a copy of a report on the prosecutorial misconduct from his trial by Aug. 15.