West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey met with students and local business leaders Monday during a visit to the Eastern Panhandle of the state.
The Attorney General started the day with a visit to eighth-grade students at Spring Mills Middle School in Martinsburg to discuss state government roles and civics topics with them, including what the Attorney General’s Office does.
Next, the Attorney General traveled to Spring Mills High School in Martinsburg where he met with Advanced Placement high school students, also discussing state government and civics.
“It’s great to be back home in the Eastern Panhandle and to see the great work of West Virginia’s schools, teachers and business community,” Attorney General Morrisey said. “It’s always wonderful to inspire young minds and educate the up-and-coming generation about the important role government plays in their lives. I appreciate this opportunity to meet with Eastern Panhandle residents to let them know our office is there to help uphold the Constitution, defend the rule of law and ensure West Virginia reaches her potential.”
Later Monday afternoon, the Attorney General met with the Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee to discuss the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement his office reached with representatives of city and county governments across the state. The MOU will create a private, nonstock, nonprofit foundation for the purpose of distributing opioid settlement or judgment funds awarded from litigation for abatement purposes.
The agreement will maximize the amount of money that will be available for an opioid abatement fund and will distribute money throughout six regions in the state. This distribution will allow the money to help people and fund projects most in need.
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