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Justices, circuit judge issue rulings in favor of former Trump advisor related to her divorce
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has affirmed an Ohio County family court divorce ruling in favor of a former adviser to President Donald Trump who had a “tumultuous” divorce with her ex-husband. -
Manchin leverages his power position into clout, helping West Virginia
CHARLESTON – Earlier this year, as Joe Biden became president, another Democrat was being touted as the most powerful man in Washington. Six months later, West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin is living up to that moniker. -
Morrisey, other AGs call for Biden to support additional energy infrastructure
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in calling upon President Joe Biden to support additional energy infrastructure following the Colonial pipeline shutdown, which caused price spikes, fuel shortages and lines at gasoline stations across southern and eastern states. -
Watching the Biden administration to protect West Virginia taxpayers
CHARLESTON – Our office has been attentively watching every move the Biden Administration makes — particularly those that have the potential to harm West Virginians. We recently found a major problem hidden deep within the new COVID law. -
Is it time to abolish the Environmental Protection Agency?
“This wildly expansive power to regulate factories, hospitals, and even homes has tremendous costs and consequences for all Americans, in particular West Virginia’s coal miners, pipeliners, natural gas producers, and utility workers,” Morrisey predicted. “If EPA lacks such expansive authority, as we argue, the Supreme Court should make that clear now.” -
Morrisey calls Biden's use of executive orders 'unprecedented,' troublesome
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says he is concerned about the volume of executive orders signed by President Joe Biden during his first 100 days in office. -
Repairing loopholes in gun laws will prevent tragedies and preserve rights
CHARLESTON – Here in West Virginia, we value firearms as a means of protecting our rights, our property, and the safety of our families, especially in rural communities. A deep appreciation for the Second Amendment is part of our heritage and has a long-standing tradition within our state. -
WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Sounds Alarm Over EPA Purge
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey raised concern Wednesday with federal regulators who have purged every member of two influential scientific advisory boards, leading to questions about the objectivity of the advice these boards will give going forward. -
Morrisey takes issue with EPA 'purge' of two scientific advisory boards
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has raised concerns with federal regulators who he says have purged every member of two influential scientific advisory boards. -
Defending West Virginia against Biden overreach
We will continue to watch the president closely and in doing so defend America so West Virginia and our country can reach their full potential. -
EPA takes another step toward newer, more stringent guidelines for PFAS
WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency is moving closer to issuing new regulations on polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. -
The war on coal has begun again
We’d thought we’d won, and we had. But now, the war is on again. -
Capito, other senators introduce bill to block Biden plan to block energy moves
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito joined some Senate colleagues to introduce a bill that would prevent the president and other officials from blocking energy or mineral leasing and permitting on federal lands and waters without Congressional approval. -
Morrisey, other AGs tell Biden they're watching for federal overreach
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a six-state coalition telling President Joe Biden that state attorneys general will be vigilant in watching for and opposing federal overreach, especially when such action puts jobs and civil liberties at risk. -
Morrisey, Capito and others critical of Biden's early environmental moves
CHARLESTON – West Virginia leaders and others are concerned about some executive orders and other actions planned by President Joe Biden. -
Manchin poised to become one of the most important Washington players in wake of Georgia results
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin is poised to become one of the most important players in Washington if the Democrats manage to grab the two Georgia Senate seats. -
If you don’t see vote fraud, you must be blind
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office staff has received death threats following his decision to join an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a lawsuit challenging election results in four swing states. -
Two W.Va. Representatives sign brief supporting Texas challenge to election results
CHARLESTON – Two of West Virginia’s three U.S. representatives have signed a brief supporting a lawsuit challenging election results in four swing states. -
Ex-husband accuses former Trump adviser of intercepting his texts, sharing with her attorney
WHEELING – A former adviser to President Donald Trump is being accused of illegally intercepting text messages from her ex-husband and sharing them with her attorney. -
Judge continues federal opioid trial until January amid 'super-spreader' fears
CHARLESTON – A U.S. District judge has delayed an upcoming opioid trial after the defendant drug companies said it could be a “super-spreader” in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.