Attorney General Patrick Morrisey Seeks Information From West Virginia Abortion Clinics to Evaluate Need for Regulation
June 17, 2013

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced today that his Office sent letters to two clinics that provide elective abortions in West Virginia to begin assessing abortion regulation in the State.
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More than 2,600 West Virginians to Receive Checks from National Mortgage Settlement
June 4, 2013

Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says consumers in the state will receive a combined total of more than $3.8 million in settlement funds.

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Attorney General Morrisey releases statement on West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruling
June 4, 2013

Morrisey says decision is arguably one of the most important decisions outlining the powers of the Office of the Attorney General in the past century.
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West Virginia Joins 47 States, D.C. in Visa, MasterCard Amicus Brief
May 30, 2013

Morrisey: W.Va. joined amicus brief ‘to protect the Office’s authority to fight for consumers.’

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W.Va Joins Other States in Urging U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Fight Over Greenhouse Gas Emissions
May 24, 2013

States file ‘friend of the court’ brief in support of Supreme Court petition challenging EPA regulations that will have adverse economic burden on states and consumers.

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West Virginia Attorney General, DEP Say Proposed EPA Rule Misinterprets Clean Air Act
May 14, 2013

Patrick Morrisey, DEP Secretary Randy Huffman say EPA’s proposed rules for emissions during plant startups, shutdowns or malfunctions are not supported by law.

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Morrisey Joins 42 Other Attorneys General in Letter to FDA Seeking ‘Black Box’ Warning About Prescription Opioid Use During Pregnancy
May 13, 2013

Women need to “understand the risks associated with taking prescription pain medicine to their unborn children,” West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says.
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Attorney General Patrick Morrisey Releases Statement on Medicaid Expansion
May 2, 2013

Attorney General Morrisey says, "While I have a great deal of respect for the Governor and the difficult choices he must make, I disagree with this decision. At a time when one of the principal authors of Obamacare is concerned about an implementation ‘train wreck,’ it is disappointing...
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Attorney General Patrick Morrisey Unveils Progress Report for First 100 Days
April 24, 2013

Morrisey says his goals were to ‘advance ethics reforms, promote freedom, begin the process of taking on the federal government, and improve the state’s business climate.’

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to Highlight Accomplishments of First 100 Days
April 23, 2013

Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will host a news conference at 11 a.m. April 24 at the Attorney General's Office to go over his 17-point plan for his first 100 days.
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Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, Division of Protective Services Partner in Drug Take-Back Inititative
April 22, 2013

The two agencies will join in DEA initiative to safely dispose of unused or expired prescriptions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at the West Virginia Capitol.
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Attorney General Morrisey Works With Governor, Legislature to Reform Process for Appropriating Settlement Money
April 18, 2013

Patrick Morrisey says Senate Bill 1005 represents a landmark change in how the Attorney General’s Office does business.

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Attorney General Morrisey Advises West Virginia University to Re-Bid Its Multimedia Rights
April 15, 2013

Patrick Morrisey says a review of the process finds no signs of “intentional wrongdoing” but significant errors suggest the matter should be re-bid.
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Attorney General Releases Statement on Anniversary of Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster
April 5, 2013

Patrick Morrisey says everyone must work together to ensure state’s mines are safest in the world.

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AG Patrick Morrisey Announces Kickoff of Planned Jobs Summit
April 4, 2013

Attorney General invites all stakeholders to provide input on ways to attract jobs to West Virginia.
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Attorney General's Office Obtains $126,000 Judgment Against Family Credit Counseling Corp., Owner
April 2, 2013

Ruling stems from complaint filed on behalf of 250 West Virginians who were charged unlawful fees.

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Attorney General Morrisey Calls for Broader Religious Exemptions
March 27, 2013

Patrick Morrisey says refusal to extend exemptions negatively impacts Americans’ religious liberties.
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AG Patrick Morrisey Announces New Policy on Hiring Outside Counsel
March 21, 2013

New policy seeks to provide transparency and accountability in appointment process.
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WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL ASKS FDA TO MAKE GENERIC PAIN PILLS HARDER TO ABUSE
March 12, 2013

Patrick Morrisey joins 47 other attorneys general in request for more abuse-resistant prescription drugs.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE TO PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE TO WVU ON TIER 3 MEDIA RIGHTS ISSUE
March 5, 2013

Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said his office has been asked to assist the University in its internal review.
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WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL TO PRESENT PROPOSED BUDGET TO SENATE
February 20, 2013

Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will present his budget proposals for the 2014 Fiscal Year to members of the Senate Finance Committee at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20. The budget hearing will take place in Room 451M in the State Capitol.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL PATRICK MORRISEY FILES BRIEF IN GUN CASE PENDING BEFORE U.S. SUPREME COURT
February 14, 2013

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey today announced that West Virginia has joined with 19 other states this week in filing a “friend of the court” brief in a case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court.
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WEST VIRGINIA JOINS CONSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGE TO SELECTIVE BAILOUTS
February 14, 2013

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey today announced that the State of West Virginia and seven other states moved to join a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act.
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Attorney General Patrick Morrisey Announces Comprehensive Ethics Plan
February 11, 2013

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced today his office is implementing a comprehensive new ethics package, which includes reforming state “revolving door” policies, implementing competitive bidding for outside counsel appointments, and banning the use of “trinkets” and other self-promotional materials which bear his name.
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Attorney General Patrick Morrisey Urges President Obama to Change Course in Appointing New EPA Administrator
February 11, 2013

Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has sent a letter to President Barack Obama expressing his concerns about the current direction of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and urging the President to change the agency’s “current path” by nominating a more reasonable successor to recent EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson.
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Media Advisory - Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to Announce Comprehensive Ethics Reform Policies on Monday, February 11th at 2:00 P.M.
February 8, 2013

In his first formal press conference since taking office, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will be announcing a package of comprehensive ethics reforms this coming Monday, February 11th at 2:00 p.m. at the Office of the Attorney General.
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WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE ANNOUNCES HIRING OF BETH GORCZYCA RYAN AS NEW DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
February 5, 2013

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced today that his office has hired Beth Gorczyca Ryan to serve as Director of Communications for the Office of Attorney General.
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Attorney General Patrick Morrisey Releases Opinion on Jefferson County Sheriff Vacancy
February 4, 2013

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has issued a formal opinion letter regarding the recent vacancy for Sheriff of Jefferson County.
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West Virginia Joins $113 Million Multi-State Settlement with Lender Processing Services
January 31, 2013

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced today that West Virginia has joined 44 states and the District of Columbia in reaching a $113 million multi-state settlement with Lender Processing Services, Inc., and its subsidiaries, LPS Default Solutions and DocX.

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Statement of Attorney General Patrick Morrisey
January 15, 2013

CHARLESTON, WV (January 14, 2013) - Today, Patrick Morrisey was officially sworn in as Attorney General of West Virginia on the steps of the Capitol. Morrisey is the first Republican to serve as Attorney General in West Virginia since 1933, and as a resident of Harpers Ferry, Morrisey...
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