West Virginia Attorney General
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Recent News About West Virginia Attorney General
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Morrisey hails U.S. Supreme Court move to allow Virginia purge of voter rolls
CHARLESTON – The U.S. Supreme Court says Virginia can revive its effort to remove potential non-citizens from voters rolls ahead of next week’s general election. -
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Artwork of North Central W.Va. ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Regional Winners on Display at the Capitol
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced artwork by students from North Central West Virginia, who are regional winners of the office’s eighth Kids Kick Opioids contest, will be on display at the State Capitol building from Oct. 29 to Nov. 4. -
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Herbert Hoover vs. Elkins as Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his office will feature the Herbert Hoover High School vs. Elkins High School gridiron matchup as an Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week. -
AG’s office says Parkersburg treatment center filed bogus Medicaid claims
PARKERSBURG — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed a lawsuit against a Parkersburg substance abuse treatment facility alleging it filed bogus claims to the state’s Medicaid program. -
Attorney General Morrisey Co-Leads Coalition Supporting Parental Rights in Maryland Case
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading with Virginia a 25-state brief in support of parental rights in the U.S. Supreme Court in Mahmoud v. Taylor, et al. -
Morrisey part of 22-state coalition urging SCOTUS to uphold Tenn. transgender law
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has joined a 22-state coalition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a Tennessee law that prohibits certain medical interventions to treat gender dysphoria, including puberty blockers and hormones. -
Attorney General Morrisey Co-leads Multistate Coalition Against Biden-Harris Program Rewarding Illegal Immigration
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading with Montana an amicus brief supporting Texas’ bid for a preliminary injunction of the Biden-Harris administration’s disastrous Parole-in-Place Policy for undocumented immigrants. -
U.S. Supreme Court denies stay of EPA’s new rule on power plants
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court is allowing the Environmental Protection Agency to enforce its new rules for greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants while the legal challenge play out in lower courts. -
Morrisey leads coalition supports opt-out rights for parents regarding school books
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading a 25-state brief in support of parental rights in a U.S. Supreme Court case. -
Morrisey co-leads coalition fighting Biden’s parole-in-place policy
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading an amicus brief supporting Texas’ bid for a preliminary injunction of the Biden administration’s so-called Parole-in-Place Policy for undocumented immigrants. -
AG race: McCuskey sees strong vision for state's future
CHARLESTON — As state Auditor J.B. McCuskey continues his campaign in the race for Attorney General, he brings a wealth of experience in public service, a proven ability to lead a statewide office and a clear vision for the future. -
AG race: Toriseva hopes to be strong advocate for W.Va.
CHARLESTON — Teresa Toriseva sees herself as a strong advocate for West Virginias in her campaign for attorney general. -
Morrisey part of coalition asking Congress to protect AM radio access
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a multistate coalition urging Congress to pass the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2024. -
Supreme Court won't block EPA rules on methane, mercury emissions
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to block Environmental Protection Agency regulations that would have curbed methane emissions at oil and gas facilities. -
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Artwork of Central and Southeastern W.Va. ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Regional Winners on Display at the Capitol
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced artwork by students from central and southeastern West Virginia, who are regional winners of the office’s eighth Kids Kick Opioids contest, will be on display at the State Capitol building from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6. -
Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets October Stops for Southern West Virginia
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with southern West Virginia residents in October to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions. -
Attorney General Morrisey Announces University vs. Wheeling Park as Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his office will feature the University High School (UHS) vs. Wheeling Park High School gridiron matchup as an Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week. -
Group of AGs support Kroger in challenge of FTC tribunal
A coalition of attorneys general are supporting a challenge of the constitutionality of the Federal Trade Commission’s administrative proceedings for the Kroger-Albertsons merger. -
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Artwork of Southern W.Va. ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ Regional Winners on Display at the Capitol
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced artwork by students from southern West Virginia, who are regional winners of the office’s eighth Kids Kick Opioids contest, will be on display at the State Capitol building from Sept. 23 to Sept. 29. -
A.G. Morrisey Joins Comment to Stop California Electric-Truck Mandate
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a multistate comment letter asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to maintain a federal legal block on California’s Advanced Clean Fleets regulation.