WV Chief Justice Laments Low Judicial Salaries Threaten System
West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Elliott Maynard warned that current pay for judges ranks among the nation’s lowest, risking quality and independence. He cited supreme and circuit pay, noted family court salaries, and described proposed increases that died in the Senate. The budget remains lean and caseload up, with 10 pilot legal centers and a Mental Health Court Diversion pilot under way.
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Unborn Victims Bill Faces Veto and Revival Hopes
West Virginia lawmakers push to revive the Unborn Victims of Violence Act after Gov. Wise vetoed it over wording. Senate sponsor Kessler questions if Wise saw the correct bill version, while supporters vow to press for a special session or another vote next session.
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County officials clash over unrecorded funds audit
County Commissioner Arps disputes an independent audit finding $1.846 million in revenues and expenses not recorded, accusing Auditor Hicks of withholding records. Hicks challenges Arps to a public debate and urges reading the audit as public record to verify facts.
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