http://www.wvago.gov/press.cfm Official Press Releases from the Office of the West Virginia Attorney General en-us Copyright 2013 Office of the West Virginia Attorney General. Tue, 14 May 2013 17:02:47 EST http://www.wvago.gov/images/west-virginia-state-seal_wh.png http://www.wvago.gov Patrick Morrisey, DEP Secretary Randy Huffman say EPA’s proposed rules for emissions during plant startups, shutdowns or malfunctions are not supported by law.<br /> http://www.wvago.gov/press.cfm?fx=more&ID=692 communications@wvago.gov (Beth Ryan) Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 EST Women need to “understand the risks associated with taking prescription pain medicine to their unborn children,” West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says. http://www.wvago.gov/press.cfm?fx=more&ID=691 communications@wvago.gov (Beth Ryan) Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 EST 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 that West Virginia is moving in this direction.' http://www.wvago.gov/press.cfm?fx=more&ID=690 communications@wvago.gov (Beth Ryan) Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 EST 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.’<br /> http://www.wvago.gov/press.cfm?fx=more&ID=689 communications@wvago.gov (Beth Ryan) Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST 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. http://www.wvago.gov/press.cfm?fx=more&ID=688 communications@wvago.gov (Beth Ryan) Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST 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. http://www.wvago.gov/press.cfm?fx=more&ID=687 communications@wvago.gov (Beth Ryan) Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST Patrick Morrisey says Senate Bill 1005 represents a landmark change in how the Attorney General’s Office does business.<br /> http://www.wvago.gov/press.cfm?fx=more&ID=686 communications@wvago.gov (Beth Ryan) Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST Patrick Morrisey says a review of the process finds no signs of “intentional wrongdoing” but significant errors suggest the matter should be re-bid. http://www.wvago.gov/press.cfm?fx=more&ID=685 communications@wvago.gov (Beth Ryan) Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST Patrick Morrisey says everyone must work together to ensure state’s mines are safest in the world.<br /> http://www.wvago.gov/press.cfm?fx=more&ID=684 communications@wvago.gov (Beth Ryan) Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST Attorney General invites all stakeholders to provide input on ways to attract jobs to West Virginia. http://www.wvago.gov/press.cfm?fx=more&ID=683 communications@wvago.gov (Beth Ryan) Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST Ruling stems from complaint filed on behalf of 250 West Virginians who were charged unlawful fees.<br /> http://www.wvago.gov/press.cfm?fx=more&ID=682 communications@wvago.gov (Beth Ryan) Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST Patrick Morrisey says refusal to extend exemptions negatively impacts Americans’ religious liberties. http://www.wvago.gov/press.cfm?fx=more&ID=681 communications@wvago.gov (Beth Ryan) Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST New policy seeks to provide transparency and accountability in appointment process. http://www.wvago.gov/press.cfm?fx=more&ID=680 communications@wvago.gov (Beth Ryan) Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST Patrick Morrisey joins 47 other attorneys general in request for more abuse-resistant prescription drugs. http://www.wvago.gov/press.cfm?fx=more&ID=679 communications@wvago.gov (Beth Ryan, Communications Director) Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said his office has been asked to assist the University in its internal review. http://www.wvago.gov/press.cfm?fx=more&ID=678 communications@wvago.gov (Beth Ryan, Communications Director) Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST 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. http://www.wvago.gov/press.cfm?fx=more&ID=677 communications@wvago.gov (Beth Ryan) Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST 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. http://www.wvago.gov/press.cfm?fx=more&ID=675 communications@wvago.gov (Beth Ryan) Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST 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. http://www.wvago.gov/press.cfm?fx=more&ID=676 communications@wvago.gov (Beth Ryan) Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST 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. http://www.wvago.gov/press.cfm?fx=more&ID=673 communications@wvago.gov (Beth Ryan) Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST 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. http://www.wvago.gov/press.cfm?fx=more&ID=674 communications@wvago.gov (Beth Ryan) Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST 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. http://www.wvago.gov/press.cfm?fx=more&ID=672 communications@wvago.gov (Richie Heath) Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST 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. http://www.wvago.gov/press.cfm?fx=more&ID=671 communications@wvago.gov (Richie Heath) Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has issued a formal opinion letter regarding the recent vacancy for Sheriff of Jefferson County. http://www.wvago.gov/press.cfm?fx=more&ID=670 communications@wvago.gov (Richie Heath) Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST 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. <br /> http://www.wvago.gov/press.cfm?fx=more&ID=669 communications@wvago.gov (Richie Heath) Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST 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 is the first Attorney General from Jefferson County in our state’s history. http://www.wvago.gov/press.cfm?fx=more&ID=666 communications@wvago.gov (Richie Heath) Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST