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Government Maria Young, May. 05, 2026

W.Va. Democrats Call For Justice Ethics Investigation

Following claims that Sen. Jim Justice told debtors he had influence over state court judges in West Virginia, the state Democratic Party is calling for an ethics investigation.

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Economy Chris Schulz, Apr. 20, 2026

Judge Sets Hearing In Contentious Fight Over Greenbrier Resort

A federal judge will hear evidence in May on whether to give a neutral third party control of the Greenbrier Resort or hold off until another suit in state court is resolved.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Oct. 15, 2025

Appeals Court Affirms Union Carbide Clean Water Fine

In a 14-page unpublished opinion, a three-judge panel affirmed the U.S. District Judge John T. Copenhaver Jr.’s decision to fine Union Carbide $200,000 for violating the Clean Water Act.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Oct. 02, 2025

Federal Shutdown Slams Brakes On Black Lung Lawsuit

The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Charleston has asked U.S. District Judge Irene Berger to hold Wiley v Kennedy in abeyance for 14 days.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Aug. 15, 2025

Court Ruling Favors 2 Coal Miners Who Sued Over Trump Cuts

A federal judge has issued another favorable ruling for two coal miners who sued to get black lung benefits. U.S. District Judge Irene Berger on Thursday let Matthew Ward, a Mingo County coal miner, joi...

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Aug. 08, 2025

Judge Orders Chemours To Obey Pollution Limits In Ohio River

U.S. District Judge Joseph Goodwin told Chemours to comply with federal limits on the discharge of PFAS, or forever chemicals, from its Washington Works plant.

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