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Morrisey: Disability fraud unit exceeds $11 million in savings

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 25, 2018

CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says his disability fraud partnership has reached more than $11 million in total savings in the two years since it began.

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Trump praises Morrisey, new EPA proposal on coal plants during W.Va. visit

By Chris Dickerson | Aug 22, 2018

CHARLESTON – President Donald Trump made another visit to West Virginia as the Environmental Protection Agency proposed a rule to ease carbon emission limitations on power plants.

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Texas officials were 'in over their heads' when they struck deals with opioid lawyers

By Dan Fisher | 11 months ago

When it hired outside lawyers to represent it in lawsuits against the opioid industry, Harris County agreed to pay a contingency fee of 35%, more than double the rate in Dallas County and equal to the highest in the state.

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West Virginia concealed carry permits recognized in 10 more states

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 10, 2018

CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has affirmed recognition of West Virginia's concealed carry permits for 10 states.

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AG's office sues Fayette Co. firewood equipment dealer, manufacturer

By Chris Dickerson | Aug 10, 2018

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed a lawsuit alleging a Fayette County firewood sales and equipment operation jeopardized the physical safety and financial well-being of consumers.

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AG's office says Harrison Co. contractor failed to finish jobs

By Chris Dickerson | Aug 9, 2018

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed a lawsuit alleging a Harrison County contractor accepted down payments for awnings and other home improvements that were never installed.

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Morrisey joins coalition to defend government's right to refuse abortions to unlawfully present, underage immigrants

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 6, 2018

CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of 10 other states to defend the right for the federal government to refuse abortions to unlawfully present, underage immigrants.

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Attorney general's office to participate in Operation Donate with Honor

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 6, 2018

CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced the participation of his office in Operation Donate with Honor, a nationwide effort to help consumers avoid falsely claimed fundraising solicitations that are alleged to help veterans or other service members.

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Morrisey challenges Manchin for debate about Kavanaugh’s nomination

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 21, 2018

CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has challenged Sen. Joe Manchin to a debate regarding the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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AG's office announces Kids Kick Opioids contest winner

By Kyla Asbury | Jun 27, 2018

CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced the winner of a statewide contest called Kids Kick Opioids.