ATTORNEY GENERAL SUBPOENAS ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP RECORDS

The Attorney General’s office sent an investigatory subpoena to the West Virginia Rivers Coalition, a statewide environmental group. It seeks nearly ten years of records on climate claims, fundraising, and partnerships. The group filed a federal lawsuit, calling the investigation retaliatory and a violation of free speech. A federal judge ordered the Attorney General to respond by 3:00 p.m. today, and an emergency hearing is set for Thursday. The Attorney General’s office says it cannot comment on investigations.