West Virginia Attorney General
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Recent News About West Virginia Attorney General
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Wet Virginia among 11 GOP states to challenge new EPA rule expanding water-quality regulations
West Virginia is among 11 Republican states to challenge a federal rule that plaintiffs in the lawsuit say makes sweeping, unlawful changes to how states make water-quality certifications for projects under the Clean Water Act. -
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Court Victory with Decision Keeping Trump on the Ballot in West Virginia
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey released a statement following a decision from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia Charleston Division, which dismissed a suit seeking to disqualify President Donald Trump from running in the upcoming West Virginia Presidential Primary and General Elections. -
Attorney General Morrisey, Auditor’s Office, Partner to Ensure Opioid Settlement Money Used Accordingly
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is partnering with the state Auditor’s Office to supplement the AG’s Office’s efforts to make sure opioid settlement money will be and is being used for its intended purposes as outlined in the West Virginia First Memorandum of Understanding. -
State AG, Auditor partner to ensure opioid settlement money used properly
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is partnering with state Auditor J.B. McCuskey’s office to supplement efforts to ensure opioid settlement money is used for intended purposes. -
Attorney General Morrisey, Bipartisan Coalition, Ask Court to Extend NCAA Temporary Restraining Order Through Winter, Spring Seasons
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with the multistate Ohio-led bipartisan coalition, on Friday filed a joint motion with the NCAA asking a federal court to extend the 14-day temporary restraining order against the NCAA (barring the association from enforcing its transfer rule) through at least the winter and spring seasons. -
Federal judge dismisses attempt to keep Trump off West Virginia ballot
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to keep former President Donald Trump off the West Virginia ballot in next year’s primary. -
Attorney General Morrisey Issues Statement Following Court-Ordered Temporary Restraining Order Against NCAA Transfer Rule
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued a statement following a federal court ruling Wednesday granting a temporary restraining order against the NCAA, barring the association from enforcing its transfer rule. -
AGs announce $700M settlement with Google over Play Store misconduct
CHARLESTON — A bipartisan group of attorneys general have announced a $700 million settlement with Google in a lawsuit about the company's anticompetitive conduct with the Google Play Store. -
Federal judge extends temporary restraining order in NCAA transfer case
CLARKSBURG — A federal judge has extended a temporary restraining order to allow student-athletes affected by the NCAA transfer rule to play through the winter and spring sports seasons. -
Morrisey applauds decision by federal court to issue restraining order against NCAA
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey applauds the decision by a West Virginia federal court judge to order a temporary restraining order against the NCAA. -
Attorney General Morrisey Comments on NCAA Lawsuit
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued this video statement following the lawsuit he and six other attorneys general filed against the NCAA Thursday, challenging the organization’s transfer rule. -
Attorney General Morrisey: Know Return Policies Before Buying That Gift
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is encouraging consumers to know store return policies when buying holiday gifts. -
AGs file suit against NCAA over transfer rule
CLARKSBURG — A group of state attorneys general, including West Virginia AG Patrick Morrisey, has filed a lawsuit against challenging the NCAA's Transfer Eligibility Rule. -
Attorney General Morrisey Co-Leads Brief Asking Colo. Supreme Court to Keep Trump on the Ballot
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading an amicus brief with Indiana, asking the Colorado Supreme Court to keep former President Donald Trump on the ballot for that state’s Presidential Primary and General Elections. -
Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets December Stops for Central and Southeastern West Virginia
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with central and southeastern West Virginia residents in December to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions. -
Attorney General Morrisey Deeply Disappointed in NCAA Decision Denying RaeQuan Battle’s Transfer Waiver Appeal
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday said he is deeply disappointed that NCAA officials have decided to deny RaeQuan Battle’s Transfer Waiver appeal, effectively barring the student-athlete from playing basketball for West Virginia University. -
Attorney General Morrisey Issues Opinion on Dual Enrollment Involving Hope Scholarship
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has issued an opinion addressing whether a county school board or public school may take certain actions against students who are enrolled full-time in public-school programs while also attending privately funded nonpublic-school programs. -
Weld drops out of AG race, will seek state Senate re-election
CHARLESTON – State Senate Majority Whip Ryan Weld has dropped out of the 2024 race for West Virginia Attorney General. -
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Artwork of Eastern Panhandle Winners ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Regional Winners on Display at the Capitol
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced artwork by students from the Eastern Panhandle, who are regional winners of the office’s seventh Kids Kick Opioids contest, will be on display at the State Capitol building from Nov. 20 to Nov. 26. -
AG's office issues opinion on dual enrollment involving Hope Scholarship
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has issued an opinion saying county school boards and public schools can’t take certain actions against full-time students who also attend private school programs.