West Virginia Attorney General
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Recent News About West Virginia Attorney General
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Morrisey urges U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Pennsylvania absentee ballot ruling
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a multistate brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overrule a state court decision that, if left intact, effectively rewrites Pennsylvania’s absentee ballot receipt deadline law. -
Petsonk hopes to work with Morrisey about issues important to the state
CHARLESTON – Sam Brown Petsonk knew it would be an uphill battle. -
Morrisey defeats Petsonk to claim third term as West Virginia's Attorney General
CHARLESTON – Patrick Morrisey has won a third term as West Virginia’s Attorney General. -
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: WV Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Governor Jim Justice Announce $101.3M Settlement in Paving Antitrust Case
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, Governor Jim Justice, the state Department of Transportation and six local governments reached a $101.35 million settlement with 11 asphalt and paving companies – the largest, single-state antitrust settlement in West Virginia’s history. -
Morrisey, Justice announce $101.3M settlement in paving antritrust case
CHARLESTON – West Virginia leaders have reached a $101.3 million agreement in a paving lawsuit, making it the largest antitrust settlement in state history -
Petsonk says state has little to show for Morrisey's eight years as AG
CHARLESTON – Democratic challenger Sam Brown Petsonk says Patrick Morrisey has done little to help West Virginia in his eight years as Attorney General. -
Morrisey says his experience, track record is needed in post-COVID world
CHARLESTON – Patrick Morrisey says West Virginia needs an experienced Attorney General with a record of accomplishment to help the state get back on track following the Coronavirus pandemic. -
Opioid abuse is still a public health crisis
The actions of our office have led to significant reductions in the supply of deadly, addictive drugs like oxycodone and hydrocodone. -
AG's office announces settlement in hospital data breach
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has announced a $5 million, multistate settlement with a leading hospital operator related to an August 2014 data breach. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Judge Dimlich Sits on Supreme Court for One Case
Tenth Judicial Circuit (Raleigh County) Judge Andrew Dimlich sat on the Supreme Court for arguments in one case on Tuesday, October 13. -
More enforcement and control are key to containing opioid crisis
By working more closely with the states, the DEA and its Office of Diversion Control can make its enforcement and diversion control efforts more effective. Like someone once said, we’re “stronger together.” -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Fights For Coal Miners
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey led a bipartisan coalition of 22 states, along with unions and trade associations, fighting for coal miners Thursday in urging a federal appeals court to support the Trump administration’s push for sensible regulation that protects the economy. -
Morrisey leads coalition in court push to support Trump energy rules
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey led a bipartisan coalition of 22 states, along with unions and trade associations, fighting for coal miners in asking a federal appeals court to support the Trump administration’s push for sensible regulation that protects the economy. -
Judge denies GW QB's request for relief regarding school re-entry plan
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit judge has denied a high school football player’s requests for injunctive relief regarding the state’s school re-entry plan and how it affects his ability to earn a college athletic scholarship. -
Manchin backs Petsonk over Morrisey in race for West Virginia Attorney General
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin has endorsed Democratic challenger Sam Brown Petsonk in the West Virginia Attorney General race. -
Morrisey leads push in asking DEA to better track opioid prescriptions
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a multistate coalition in urging the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to better track illicit use of prescription opioids as the agency sets its drug quotas for next year. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Alerts Consumers to Social Security Scam
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urged consumers to beware of the ever-present Social Security scam and not give in to intimidation tactics used by scammers. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Joins 22 States in Urging Swift Confirmation of Judge Barrett to Supreme Court
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a 22-state coalition to urge Senate leaders to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. -
State officials say GW QB's lawsuit should be dismissed now that Kanawha County can play
CHARLESTON – State officials say a lawsuit filed by George Washington High School’s star quarterback regarding the state’s school re-entry plan should be dismissed. -
Morrisey, other AGs urge quick confirmation of Barrett to U.S. Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a 22-state coalition to urge Senate leaders to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court.