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Recent News About West Virginia State Senate
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Leaders praise Hutchison's Supreme Court appointment
CHARLESTON – Members of the state Supreme Court and others are praising the appointment of John Hutchison as the state’s newest justice. -
State Supreme Court won't rehear case involving impeachment of justices
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court will not rehear a case in which it blocked the impeachment trials of four current and former state Supreme Court justices. -
Warner wants Legislature to review BRIM operations after $3M in lawsuit settlements
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner wants a “comprehensive review” of operating procedures for the state’s Board of Risk & Insurance Management. -
Loughry resigns from Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – Allen Loughry has resigned from the West Virginia Supreme Court. Gov. Jim Justice announced Nov. 10 he had received Loughry's resignation letter. -
Legislature will hear new impeachment article against Loughry next week
CHARLESTON – A new impeachment article against convicted and suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry will go before lawmakers next week. -
State Senate wants Supreme Court to rehear Workman impeachment case
CHARLESTON – The state Senate has asked the state Supreme Court to reconsider its decision to block impeachment trials against four current and former state Supreme Court justices. -
Another attempt to impeach Loughry could happen next week; Workman possibly as well
CHARLESTON – A new impeachment article against convicted and suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry could be in front of legislators by next week. And it might include Chief Justice Margaret Workman as well. -
Candidate Kessler wants confidence back in Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — Former Senate president and current Supreme Court candidate Jeff Kessler hopes to instill confidence in the court if he is elected. -
Ojeda wants Miller's campaign to cease, desist 'absolutely untrue' Medicare, coal miner ad
HUNTINGTON – An attorney representing U.S. Congressional candidate Richard Ojeda has sent a cease and desist letter to opponent Carol Miller’s campaign regarding an ad Ojeda’s team says is “absolutely untrue.” -
Davis, lawmakers propose delay in federal case
CHARLESTON – Action on former state Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis’s federal claim that impeachment violated her constitutional rights has been delayed. -
The House of Delegates should impeach themselves
It’s safe to assume that the members of our House of Delegates were taught a simple lesson numerous times while growing up: If a thing is worth doing, it’s worth doing well. -
Loughry wants a new federal trial
CHARLESTON – Convicted and suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry wants a new federal trial. -
Acting Supreme Court says Loughry, Davis impeachment trials shouldn't happen either
CHARLESTON – An acting state Supreme Court has issued an order saying the impeachment trials of convicted and suspended Justice Allen Loughry and retired Justice Robin Jean Davis shouldn’t take place either. -
State board to hear judicial complaints against Loughry just before his federal sentencing
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Hearing Board has scheduled a hearing against convicted and suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry. -
State Judicial Disciplinary Counsel wants stay lifted, expedited hearing against Loughry
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Disciplinary Counsel wants to lift a stay and expedite a disciplinary hearing against convicted and suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry. -
Governor says Loughry should resign
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice says convicted and suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry should resign. -
Loughry asks state Supreme Court to block his impending impeachment trial as well
CHARLESTON – Convicted and suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry wants his impending impeachment trial in the state Senate to be stopped. -
Walker thankful following acquittal, eager to get back to work of being a justice
CHARLESTON – Following her acquittal, state Supreme Court Justice Beth Walker is thankful and excited to be back on the bench. -
State Senate should respect Supreme Court impeachment ruling
“If we do not stop the infighting, work together, and follow the rules ... we will destroy ourselves.” -
Davis's impeachment trial continued
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis’s impeachment trial has been continued.