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Morrisey again stresses opposition to Purdue Pharma settlement plan
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reiterated his opposition to how a multibillion-dollar settlement with Purdue Pharma may be split among states, while he also applauded news that continued negotiations have yielded commitments for more money and greater accountability as part of the proposed settlement. -
Morrisey asks Biden to nominate U.S. Attorneys who will address fentanyl problem
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is calling upon President Joe Biden to nominate federal prosecutors for West Virginia who will tackle fentanyl trafficking in a cooperative, bipartisan manner. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Applauds Supreme Court Victories on Election Laws, Free Speech
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey applauded two victories at the U.S. Supreme Court. -
Morrisey hails Supreme Court's decision to hear religious school choice case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is praising the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear a case involving religious liberty and the use of public funds for private schools. -
Morrisey praises U.S. Supreme Court for rulings about voting rights, charitable donations
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court says two provisions in Arizona’s voting laws do not violate Voting Rights Act regulations that are meant to eliminate racial discrimination. -
Morrisey critical of California government travel ban to West Virginia
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey condemned California's ban on state-funded travel to West Virginia and 16 other states. -
Mail carrier convicted for manipulation of absentee voter requests
ELKINS — A mail carrier was convicted in connection with the manipulation of absentee voter requests and will now serve probation and home confinement. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey's Mobile Office Sets June Stops for North Central West Virginia
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with north central West Virginia residents in June to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions. -
17 years later, Rowe takes McGraw's seat on the bench
At 82 years of age, we hope Warren McGraw can enjoy his retirement from the bench and wish him well with his battle against Parkinson’s disease, but we also hope Rowe enjoys his time finally filling the seat of the man he wanted to defeat in 2004. -
Federal judge issues injunction against Biden administration's oil lease ban
MONROE, Louisiana – A federal judge has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against the Biden administration’s moratorium on oil leases on public lands, including offshore lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico. -
Morrisey says Biden's SEC disclosure initiative is unneeded, unconstitutional
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a 16-state coalition in pushing back against a Biden administration initiative that would require companies to make climate change disclosures that aren't related to financial performance. -
AG's office warns consumers about grandparent phone scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is urging residents to be wary of calls claiming grandchildren need help. -
Man sues River City Ford for fraudulent inducement into high-cost, high-interest loan
CHARLESTON — A Charleston man is suing River City Ford and Santander Consumer USA Inc. alleging that he was induced into a high-cost, high-interest purchase and financing of a 2018 Ford Mustang. -
Judge grants injunction halting law that would keep companies from deducting union dues from checks
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit Judge has granted a temporary injunction to stop a new state law that would keep employers from deducting union dues from public employees’ paychecks. -
Morrisey secures punishments for Medicaid fraud
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney Patrick Morrisey made sure that two individuals were convicted of Medicaid fraud after investigating and prosecuting their cases through the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. -
Attorney General objects to Mallinckrodt reorganization timeline
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is speaking out against an effort that would limit the amount of time West Virginians would have to go against potential flaws in the reorganization of Mallinckrodt LLC. -
West Virginia joins coalition to overturn New Jersey gun law
CHARLESTON — West Virginia has joined in with 23 other states asking the U.S.Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that permits states to outlaw ammunition magazines that are legal in more than half of the country. -
Morrisey says new immigration policy changes could cause drug problem to surge
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey worries that the change in immigration policy by President Joe Biden could spell disaster for the drug problem in the state. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey, Burial Vault Provider Reach Settlement Securing Full Consumer Restitution
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has reached a settlement with a burial vault retailer to resolve allegations the company accepted payment for items that it did not deliver. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey, Local Law Enforcement To Discuss Efforts to Fight Fentanyl
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will meet with area law enforcement officials Monday to discuss an effort to stem the supply of illegal fentanyl flowing into the Mid-Ohio Valley and other portions of the state.