From The Charleston Gazette-Mail – Daily Mail editorial page: Through the state’s financial turmoil, most eyes have been on the Legislature and governor’s office as they attempt to work with shortfalls in tax collections and an oversized government to balance the state’s budget and plan for the future. But perhaps[Read More…]
Month: October 2016
Endorsement: Cole for governor of W.Va.
From the Bluefield Daily Telegraph: In the race for governor of West Virginia, there is only one candidate who is best qualified to navigate the Mountain State through its current financial crisis. Republican Bill Cole, in his current role as Senate President, has been fighting for the past 19 months[Read More…]
Endorsement: Jenkins is good choice for Congress
From The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington: In his first term in Congress, Evan Jenkins has effectively represented his district on national issues and established a solid record of constituent service. In Washington, where seniority matters greatly, that is a good start. In 2014, the 56-year-old Republican and Huntington native defeated longtime[Read More…]
Endorsement: Justice will lead economic diversification
From The Herald Dispatch of Huntington: Every election season, our state and nation seem to be “standing at a crossroads.” But for the 2016 West Virginia governor’s race, that political clich actually rings true. The coal industry, which has been the economic engine and identity for the Mountain State for[Read More…]
Endorsement: Leadership — Bill Cole should be our next governor
From The Parkersburg News and Sentinel: West Virginians cannot afford, quite literally, to make a mistake in electing our next governor. We need Bill Cole in the office to lead the change that is imperative for our state. For decades, West Virginia’s natural resources, along with hard-working, skilled men and[Read More…]
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State candidates address attack ad, comment on opponents
By Sarah Plummer Register-Herald Reporter In a battle of jabs and gibes, many candidates at the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce’s Meet the Candidate forum Thursday responded to attack ads and returned fire to their opponents. The first of 30 candidates to speak, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jim Justice responded to[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU to participate in two events concerning opioid addiction
WVU Roundtable When: Monday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. What: A discussion on the University’s response to the opioid crisis, including panels on research, education and treatment in West Virginia and across the country. Who: U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), Clay Marsh, M.D., West Virginia University faculty and students Where: Fukushima Auditorium, 1[Read More…]
True hunter won’t cross line between hunting, killing
An editorial from The Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — We always find it very unfortunate when a few people don’t follow the rules. The vast majority of hunters in West Virginia respect nature and the animals who inhabit the wilderness. Whether it’s done for sport or for food or[Read More…]
Craft fair, quilt show celebrate women during Mountaineer Week
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Mountaineer Week, West Virginia University’s annual celebration of Appalachian heritage and culture, gives students, faculty, staff, the Morgantown community and people from all over the state an opportunity to learn about and celebrate Appalachian heritage. This year’s theme is Women of Appalachia, inspired by the125th anniversary of WVU’s first woman[Read More…]