Archive for January, 2010
Lawmakers Control Future of Panel’s Recommendations
The State Journal
By Michael Hupp
January 8, 2009
CHARLESTON — Last year, Gov. Joe Manchin named the Independent Commission for Judicial Reform to review the state judicial system and its reputation. In November, the commission listed public financing for judicial races and a new appellate court system among its recommendations.
Now with the 2010 legislative season just around [...]
W.Va. high court trims $2 million
The Associated Press
January 6, 2010
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – In response to Gov. Joe Manchin’s call for 3.4 percent cuts in spending, the West Virginia Supreme Court has voted to trim an additional $2 million from its budget.
Chief Justice Robin Jean Davis said Wednesday that $2 million represents 4 percent of the court system’s discretionary budget. [...]
Panel’s Suggestions May Receive Attention in 2010
The State Journal
By Michael Hupp
January 1, 2010
HARLESTON — With the 2010 legislative season just around the corner, many throughout the state are interested in the future of the state’s judicial system.
Gov. Joe Manchin named the Independent Commission for Judicial Reform to review the state judicial system and its reputation. The commission listed public financing for [...]
