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Kanawha judge dismisses landmark 40-year-old mental health case
CHARLESTON — After 40 years, a lawsuit involving mental health has finally been dismissed. -
Three men sue DHHR alleging health plans are discriminatory against transgendered individuals
HUNTINGTON —Three men are suing West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Secretary Bill Crouch for discrimination, alleging the state's insurance plan does not provide the proper coverage for transgendered people. -
Former employee says DHHR failed to accommodate his disability, wrongfully fired him
CHARLESTON — A Mount Hope man says his employment with the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) was wrongfully terminated. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: 2021 West Virginia Inauguration Ceremony
The 2021 West Virginia Gubernatorial and Constitutional Officer Inauguration Ceremony was held Friday afternoon on the North Side of the State Capitol Building in Charleston. -
Two female Capitol High students say they were sexually, physically abused at Carver Career Center
CHARLESTON – Two female Capitol High School students have sued the Kanawha County Board of Education claiming they were sexually and physically abused by male students, former students and guest instructors in a firefighting program. -
Judge files order requiring DHHR to provide more NAS information to attorneys
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit Court judge has filed an order to provide more information to attorneys about a registry of about 4,000 West Virginia children suffering from Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. -
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. -
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. -
GW football star files his own lawsuit saying school re-entry map is hurting him
CHARLESTON – A star George Washington High School football player has filed a lawsuit saying the state school re-entry map is costing him a chance at college scholarships. -
Attorney plans to ask judge to reconsider his school re-entry ruling
CHARLESTON – After his lawsuit regarding Gov. Jim Justice and the state’s enforcement of the school re-entry map was dismissed, a Charleston attorney said he plans to ask a judge to reconsider his ruling. -
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Justice Prevails: Bailey Glasser Wins One for Governor and WV Department of Health and Human Resources
Representing West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR), Bailey Glasser secured a dismissal of a Charleston lawyer/parent’s lawsuit challenging the state’s restrictions of in-person schooling aiming to prevent the spread of Covid-19. -
GW QB Alexander says school re-entry plan denying him a chance to play, earn scholarship
CHARLESTON – A George Washington High School student-athlete says the state’s school re-entry plan is denying him the chance to play football and possibly earn an athletic scholarship. -
Hearing scheduled for next week in case to keep state from enforcing school re-entry plan
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit Court judge has scheduled a show cause hearing regarding a preliminary injunction to keep state officials from enforcing the school re-entry plan. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice establishes $50 million fund to ensure safety of schools; awards grant to all West Virginia Veterans organizations
West Virginia Governor's Office issued the following announcement on Sept. 4.Gov. Jim Justice joined West Virginia health leaders and other officials for his latest daily press briefing regarding the State’s COVID-19 response. -
Attorney seeks to keep Justice, school board and DHHR from enforcing school re-entry plan
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney has filed a petition to prohibit Gov Jim Justice, the state Board of Education and the state Department of Health and Human Resources from enforcing portions of the West Virginia School Re-entry Metrics and Protocols program. -
Judge files order requiring DHHR to provide some NAS info to attorneys
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit Court judge has filed an order requiring the state Department of Health and Human Resources to provide information to attorneys about a registry of about 4,000 West Virginia children suffering from Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. -
WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Family Treatment Courts Expand in West Virginia
The West Virginia court system is expanding its initial five-county Family Treatment Court program to three additional counties which include Braxton, Logan and McDowell Counties. -
Judge grants motion requiring state DHHR to provide info about babies born addicted to opioids
CHARLESTON – Attorneys were granted a motion requiring the state Department of Health and Human Resources to provide information about a registry of about 4,000 West Virginia children suffering from Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces WV among nation’s leaders in CARES Act usage rate; commits $2.5M to test all college and university students
Gov. Jim Justice joined West Virginia health leaders and other officials for his latest daily press briefing regarding the State’s COVID-19 response. -
Attorneys want DHHR to turn over information about babies born addicted to opioids
CHARLESTON – Attorneys want the state Department of Health and Human Resources to provide information about a registry of about 4,000 West Virginia children suffering from Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.