On June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an 8–1 decision in a First Amendment case that could impact the outcome of a case now before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. The high court ruled that disclosure of information on petitions for ballot referenda does not violate the First Amendment.
The Doe v. Reed [...]

Petition Organizer Paid By Anti-Zoning Firm
Recently released documents reveal financial dealings between Lee Snyder, the owner of Jefferson Utilities, and Ronda Lehman, who spearheaded a petition drive on the county’s new zoning ordinance. The documents include a detailed itemization of expenses made by Jefferson Utilities since October 2008, including four payments to “Ronda Lehman Consultant” [...]