West Virginia Supreme Court
Recent News About West Virginia Supreme Court
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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. -
Judicial oversight amendment passes
CHARLESTON — West Virginia voters supported an amendment to give lawmakers more judicial oversight of the budget. -
Armstead, Jenkins win Supreme Court seats
CHARLESTON — Tim Armstead and Evan Jenkins secured their seats on the West Virginia Supreme Court tonight to continue the two- and six-year terms they were appointed to by Gov. Jim Justice earlier this year. -
Loughry files a second motion seeking an acquittal or a new federal trial
CHARLESTON – Convicted and suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry has filed a second motion seeking a new federal trial. -
Justice delayed could be justice avoided
Though they might ordinarily affirm the maxim that justice delayed is justice denied, our three convicted, suspended, and/or retired state Supreme Court justices seem none too eager to have justice applied to them. Perhaps they’re in no hurry and don’t mind waiting. -
Frank has three-part plan to instill confidence in Supreme Court if elected
CHARLESTON — Supreme Court candidate Robert J. Frank said he has a three-part plan he wants to enact if he is elected to the court. -
Workman rips 4-1 Supreme Court decision regarding black lung benefits for coal miners
CHARLESTON – A state Supreme Court decision could affect how coal miners file workers’ compensation claims, but Chief Justice Margaret Workman isn't happy about it. -
Supreme Court affirms PSC decision approving Brooke County gas-powered plant
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has affirmed the state Public Service Commission’s approval of Brooke County Power’s gas plant, saying developers had “substantially complied” with state power plant siting rules. -
Candidate Wilkes wants to restore civility to Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — Supreme Court Candidate Chris Wilkes said if he's elected, there won't be a learning curve. -
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. -
Supreme Court candidate Douglas to continue championing for families if elected
CHARLESTON — Supreme Court candidates Jim Douglas wants to champion for rights of children and families if elected to the court. -
Candidate Bruner wants to change the Supreme Court into a winning court
CHARLESTON — Harry "Bo" Bruner Jr. wants to make the Supreme Court a winning court if he is elected. -
Candidate Lewis wants partisanship off the Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — Hiram "Buck" Lewis IV wants to get politics out of the judiciary if he is elected to the Supreme Court. -
Supreme Court candidate Woods wants to bring West Virginia together
CHARLESTON — Attorney and pastor Jeff C. Woods hopes to bring West Virginia together if he is elected to the Supreme Court. -
State high court candidate Smith seeks transparency, accountability
CHARLESTON — Supreme Court of Appeals candidate Dennise Renee Smith wants more transparency and accountability for the West Virginia Supreme Court if she is elected. -
Supreme Court candidate Hatfield seeks to increase public awareness
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals candidate Ron Hatfield hopes to bring awareness to State Bar Association programs and increase public awareness if elected to the bench. -
Brennan Center study shows 54 percent of TV ads done by outside groups
CHARLESTON — A new national study done on digital advertising in Supreme Court races in 10 states found that more than half of all TV spending done on advertisements is by outside groups. -
Ketchum's federal sentencing delayed until January
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Menis Ketchum’s federal sentencing has been delayed. -
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.