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Attorney General Morrisey, 18 States Object to EPAs Cap And Trade Rule

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey helped lead officials from 18 states in challenging a proposal to force cap-and-trade upon states that do not comply with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Power Plan.

McKinley Praises Bill to Expand Access to Electricity in Africa

he House passed a bill to encourage the development of affordable and reliable electricity in Africa, by pursuing an “all of the above” energy strategy that includes coal. Hundreds of millions in Africa suffer from a lack of access to power.

Attorney General Morrisey, 18 States Object to EPAs Cap And Trade Rule

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey helped lead officials from 18 states in challenging a proposal to force cap-and-trade upon states that do not comply with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Power Plan.

McKinley: Decision to Block EPA Water Rule a Win for Farmers, Small Businesses Everywhere

Earlier today a federal court of appeals blocked implementation of the EPA’s controversial proposed rule expanding its authority over water and wetlands. The regulation, also known as “Waters of the U.S.,” would give the EPA significantly more power to regulate bodies of water, including intermittent streams and puddles. Previously this power only applied to “navigable waters” like rivers and lakes.

Attorney General Patrick Morrisey Warns Consumers To Beware Of Rental Property Scam

In the scam, fake rental advertisements are posted on websites like Craigslist and other classified sites. When potential renters contact the supposed landlords, they are provided information about properties that might not exist, are not available or are owned by someone else. The landlords often ask for rent up front with a promise that keys or a lease will be mailed upon receipt of payment

Manchin and Capito Announce More Than $1 Million for Critical Water Infrastructure Projects

U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a total of $1,146,400 to support water infrastructure projects in Clay and McDowell Counties.

Attorney General Patrick Morrisey Warns Consumers In Wood County To Beware Of Rental Property...

In the scam, fake rental advertisements are posted on websites like Craigslist and other classified sites. When potential renters contact the supposed landlords, they are provided information about properties that might not exist, are not available or are owned by someone else. The landlords often ask for rent up front with a promise that keys or a lease will be mailed upon receipt of payment.

REP. JENKINS HELPS SECURE NEARLY $400K FOR THE CITY OF GARY

U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) helped secure a $386,400 grant for the city of Gary in McDowell County from the Appalachian Regional Commission for the Gary Wastewater System Inspection and Evaluation project. Rep. Jenkins wrote a letter of support to the ARC for the city’s grant request.

Manchin and Capito Announce Funding for Water Infrastructure Project in West Virginia

U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced a total of $131,310 in funding for the West Virginia State Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) West Virginia Private Water Well Safety Project. The goal of the project is to identify and address drinking water program performance gaps, improve efficiency and effectiveness of drinking water programs and identify and reduce exposures leading to drinking water contamination

Manchin, Capito Announce Funding to End Veteran Homelessness in West Virginia

U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced funding through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program to provide crucial housing services to homeless veterans and their families in West Virginia. The program will help organizations permanently house homeless veterans quickly, engage in outreach to find and serve veterans in need, provide veterans with case management and assist veterans in obtaining VA and other public benefits

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Attorney General Morrisey Protects Property Rights in Supreme Court Victory

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey claimed victory in efforts to protect the rights of property owners against the federal government with a unanimous decision from the U.S. Supreme Court.

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WEST VIRGINIA NURSING HOME OPERATOR TO PAY $123,680 IN BACK WAGES,...

The U.S. Department of Labor and a West Virginia nursing home and rehabilitation company have reached an agreement to resolve alleged overtime violations of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).