Tag: West Virginia

Family Court Judge Loses Immunity After Searching Man’s Home

In a case that could set a new precedent in the rarely unpierced shield of immunity enjoyed by judges, a West Virginia man has won approval to sue a family court judge over an unusual search and seizure she conducted of his home in a divorce case she was presiding over. Raleigh County Judge Louise…


First Challenger to Joe Manchin Announces Bid as Republicans Eye 2024 Senate Flip

A congressman formally announced a challenge to Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) on Nov. 15 as Republicans eye 2024 for a Senate flip after falling short in the midterms. Rep. Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.), who just won re-election, said he’ll take on Manchin. “It’s been talked about a lot, but I’m going to announce. I’m announcing it…


West Virginia Supreme Court Upholds School Choice Law, Reverses Lower Court Ruling

West Virginia’s highest court greenlighted a school choice program that a lower court previously blocked. School choice became a hot political issue during the COVID-19-related lockdowns as parents questioned governmental authority and what should be taught to children in public schools. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, a Republican, hailed the ruling in a post on Twitter….


Daniels, Defense Lead West Virginia Past Virginia Tech 33–10

BLACKSBURG, Va.—JT Daniels threw for 203 yards and a touchdown to lead West Virginia to a 33-10 win over Virginia Tech on Thursday night. Freshman CJ Donaldson rushed for 106 yards and West Virginia (2–2) got a strong performance from its defense to win its second straight game after losing the first two. “That was…


PREMIERING 7:30PM ET: ESG Could ‘Become Part of Our Credit Scores’: W.Va. State Treasurer Riley Moore on Ending Contracts With Companies Adopting ESG

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ESG Could ‘Become Part of Our Credit Scores’: W.Va. State Treasurer Riley Moore on Ending Contracts With Companies Adopting ESG

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West Virginia Passes Near-Total Abortion Ban With a Few Exceptions, Sends to Governor’s Desk

The West Virginia legislature passed a near-total abortion ban on Tuesday, sending the measure to the governor’s desk. If it becomes law, some Republicans in the state have said they hope it will make it impossible for the state’s only abortion clinic to continue to offer the procedure. The proposed legislation bans abortions with exceptions…


‘E’ in ESG Is a Trojan Horse for Radical Social Ideologies: W. Virginia’s Treasurer

West Virginia’s status as a coal-producing state has pitted it against the “E” in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) movement. Yet, the “S” and “G” may cause problems too, according to West Virginia Treasurer Riley Moore. Moore spoke with EpochTV’s Jan Jekielek on Sept. 12 at the National Conservatism Conference (NatCon) in greater Miami….


West Virginia Coal Miners Help Stranded Washingtonian with Dead Electric Car

A Washingtonian who was stranded on their way to Davis, West Virginia, found some unexpected helpers: coal miners. The resident, who was not identified, was heading to Davis for a getaway weekend that was around 170 miles from home. However, the car broke down right in front of a Mettiki Coal mine just several miles…


Top 25 Roundup: No. 17 Pitt Tops WVU in Backyard Brawl

M.J. Devonshire returned an interception 56 yards for a tiebreaking touchdown with 2:58 to play as No. 17 Pitt pulled out a 38–31 victory over West Virginia on Thursday in Pittsburgh. In a back-and-forth battle, the Panthers (1–0) wound up outlasting the Mountaineers (0–1), snapping a three-game losing streak in the Backyard Brawl, which hadn’t…