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Morrisey leads coalition in writing letter to FTC over baby formula shortage, blames overregulation
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a 15-state coalition in a letter to the Federal Trade Commission in response to the commission’s request for comments on possible causes of the nationwide baby formula shortage. -
Attorney dismisses talk of missed Cabell-Huntington opioid settlement
CHARLESTON – Two days after a federal judge ruled in favor of opioid distributors in a bellwether case, discussions about missed settlement opportunities continue. -
Judge says Hope Scholarship is unconstitutional, AG says he'll appeal ruling
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit judge has ruled a scholarship program that provides state funding to students who leave the public school system is unconstitutional. -
Attorney General Morrisey Releases Legal Memorandum on Abortion Regulations
Attorney General Morrisey Releases Legal Memorandum on Abortion Regulations. -
Attorney General Morrisey Pens Letter Asking Maryland Governor for Gun Reciprocity in Light of SCOTUS Ruling
Attorney General Morrisey Pens Letter Asking Maryland Governor for Gun Reciprocity in Light of SCOTUS Ruling. -
AG's office asks Maryland for gun reciprocity following U.S. Supreme Court ruling
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has sent a letter to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan asking the governor to recognize West Virginia concealed weapons permits. -
Morrisey says current state abortion law works, but Legislature needs to do more
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has issued a legal memorandum regarding the state’s 1840s-based abortion law, saying it is enforceable. -
Supreme Court reins in EPA's power over greenhouse gas emissions
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court has reigned in the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. -
State's only abortion clinic, others file lawsuit to keep W.Va. ban from being enforced
CHARLESTON – Calling the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade “shameful,” West Virginia’s only abortion clinic and others have filed a lawsuit to prevent the enforcement of a 19th Century law that would ban abortions in the state. -
Morrisey warns of scam using his, governor's name
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has issued a warning to consumers to watch for a scam bearing the name of Publishers Clearing House, the Attorney General and the Governor. -
Attorney General Morrisey Urges US Justice Department to Investigate Violence Against Pro-Life Groups
Attorney General Morrisey Urges US Justice Department to Investigate Violence Against Pro-Life Groups. -
Morrisey, 17 other AGs challenge Biden's proposed changes to Title IX
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and 17 other state AGs have sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona challenging the Biden administration’s proposed changes to Title IX. -
Attorney General Morrisey and Defenders of the Save Women’s Sports Law Celebrate Upcoming 50th Anniversary of Title IX
Attorney General Morrisey and Defenders of the Save Women’s Sports Law Celebrate Upcoming 50th Anniversary of Title IX. -
W.Va. conservatives praise U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs decision
CHARLESTON – West Virginia conservative leaders hailed the U.S. Supreme Court decision returning abortion laws to states. -
Attorney General Morrisey Leads Coalition of 24 States in Fight Against New SEC Corp. Climate Change Disclosures
Attorney General Morrisey Leads Coalition of 24 States in Fight Against New SEC Corp. Climate Change Disclosures. -
Morrisey commemorates Title IX 50th anniversary, provides update on trans-athlete lawsuit
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey celebrated the 50th anniversary of Title IX at the West Virginia State Capitol on Tuesday, saying he would continue to fight for the equality of women's sports. -
Attorney General Morrisey Urges Residents Impacted By Severe Storms to Watch Out for Scammers
Attorney General Morrisey Urges Residents Impacted By Severe Storms to Watch Out for Scammers. -
Morriey asks Ohio federal judge for clarification on state law regarding opioid cases
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey sent a letter to U.S. District Judge Dan Aaron Polster, who is overseeing the multidistrict litigation for the opioid crisis asking him to explain when West Virginia’s law applies in lawsuits brought by municipalities against health care providers. -
Attorney General Morrisey Offers Tips to Avoid Scam Calls
Attorney General Morrisey Offers Tips to Avoid Scam Calls. -
Group of AGs criticize new SEC proposal to require corporate climate change disclosures
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a group of 24 state AGs in filing formal comments about a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission initiative that would require companies to make policy statements not related to financial performance.