West Virginia Attorney General
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Recent News About West Virginia Attorney General
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It's about protection, not politics
I challenge everyone to stop playing politics. Let’s step forward and pass this legislation, which would put West Virginia out in front and help those people with preexisting conditions. -
Farrell starts new law firm, updates status of national opioid litigation
According to documents filed in the federal opioid litigation, Paul T. Farrell Jr. has left the Huntington law firm of Greene Ketchum. A Jan. 31 Notice of Change of Attorney Information lists Farrell’s new firm as Farrell Law, which is located in Huntington. -
Hummel throws his hat into the ring for a seat on the state Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – One more candidate has joined the race for the state Supreme Court, which will have at least one new justice next year. -
AG's office warns job seekers to watch for employment scams
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning people looking for jobs to be cautious when looking for employment opportunities. -
Disability fraud partnership has saved more than $20 million in four years, AG's office says
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says his office’s disability fraud partnership has surpassed $20 million in savings since it was created four years ago. -
WEST VIRGNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey, 21-State Coalition Calls Upon Senate to Reject Trump Impeachment
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, together with a 21-state coalition, called upon the U.S. Senate to explicitly reject two articles of impeachment against President Trump. -
WEST VIRGNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Applauds New Trump EPA Water Rule
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey praised the Trump administration’s decision to enact the Navigable Waters Protection Rule to replace the Obama-era Waters of the United States Rule, which the Attorney General has previously characterized as a power grab. -
Workman doesn't file to run for Supreme Court; Morrisey has no primary challengers in AG race
Justice Margaret Workman did not file to run again during the filing period that ended at midnight on Jan. 25, according to filings listed online with the Secretary of State’s office. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has no primary challengers. -
Morrisey hails Trump administration's new EPA plan for navigable waters
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is praising the Trump administration’s decision to enact the Navigable Waters Protection Rule to replace the Obama-era Waters of the United States Rule, which Morrisey has characterized as a power grab. -
AG's office warns consumers of shipping company text message scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning consumers of a text messaging scam circulating throughout the state. -
Morrisey, 20 other AGs ask Senate to reject two articles of Trump impeachment
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is part of a 21-state coalition asking the U.S. Senate to reject two articles of impeachment against President Trump. -
Morrisey joins two coalitions signing briefs to protect women's health
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has joined two multistate coalitions it says are aimed at protecting women’s health by urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the rights of individual states to regulate abortion within their borders. -
Morrisey asks residents to help eradicate human trafficking
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has recognized January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and urges all citizens to take an active role in eradicating this growing criminal industry. -
WEST VIRGNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Defends State’s Right-To-Work Law
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey expressed optimism Wednesday after arguments to uphold the state’s right-to-work law, believing his office put forth a strong case before the state Supreme Court of Appeals on why the measure is constitutional. -
WEST VIRGNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Continues Push to Eradicate Human Trafficking
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has recognized January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and urges all citizens to take an active role in eradicating this growing criminal industry. -
Morrisey kicks off annual Kids Kick Opioids contest
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced the launch of this year's Kids Kick Opioids contest. -
Both sides confident after Supreme Court hears right-to-work law oral arguments
CHARLESTON – After state Supreme Court oral arguments regarding the state’s right-to-work law, leaders from both sides say they feel confident about their position. -
Democratic lawmakers – including Manchin – criticize Morrisey healthcare proposal, but AG stands behind bill
CHARLESTON – Democratic lawmakers and others are criticizing Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s proposal to protect West Virginia residents with preexisting health conditions. Morrisey, however, stands by the bill called the West Virginia Healthcare Continuity Act. -
WEST VIRGNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Proposes Law to Ensure Healthcare For Preexisting Conditions
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, together with State Senate President Mitch Carmichael and other legislative leaders, announced legislation Tuesday to maintain protections for those with preexisting conditions. -
Morrisey says Trump plan to create infrastructure jobs will help West Virginia
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is hailing a Trump administration proposal that promises to improve peoples’ lives and the state’s economy.