Opinion

The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.

Despite a setback, states must continue EPA fight

An editorial from the Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — We were not surprised by last week’s decision by a federal appeals court to throw out a pair of high-profile lawsuits challenging the Obama administration’s controversial plan to curb pollution at the expense of coal mining and the nation’s existing coal-fired power[Read More…]

Poor road conditions taking toll on W.Va. drivers

An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The other day Staff Writer Zach Tuggle talked to some local drivers and found they are more than a little angry over the condition of our roads and streets. Potholes are causing damage to cars and unsafe driving practices by those trying[Read More…]

Updated FOIA law paves way for transparency

An editorial from the Charleston Daily Mail  CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s state government got a little more transparent last week when a bill updating the state’s Freedom of Information Act went into effect. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin signed House Bill 2636 in April, updating the law that allows the[Read More…]

Drug testing welfare rolls not productive

An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — We are fortunate to live in a country where there is plenty of help for those who are down on their luck. Through publicly-funded programs, non-profits and churches, our communities provide a wide range of “safety net” services for those who are struggling[Read More…]

Democracy relies on voter participation

An editorial from the Charleston Daily Mail  CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several municipalities in Kanawha County had their local elections Tuesday, but you might not know it by looking at the races. As the Daily Mail’s Matt Murphy reported, the races for town council in Cedar Grove, Glasgow and Clendenin were uncontested.[Read More…]

Value of state-funded patrol must be examined

An editorial from The Journal  MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — At $231 for each time a motorist in distress is helped, a state-funded program certainly is no courtesy to West Virginia taxpayers. State legislators should rethink whether it is the best use of limited budget resources. Lawmakers at one time discussed eliminating the[Read More…]

‘Try This’ initiative aims to alter unhealthy lifestyles

An editorial from The Exponent Telegram  CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — We’ve all heard the statistics. West Virginia ranks near the top of all the bad categories (obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, smoking, cancer) and near the bottom of the good ones (life expectancy, quality of life). And we’d be the first[Read More…]

Controversy highlights prevailing wage flaws

An editorial from the Charleston Daily Mail  CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The hand-wringing and controversy over the calculation of West Virginia’s prevailing wage rates provides a vivid illustration of the problem with government setting private wages. The state agency charged with recalculating the rates has come up with a methodology. Republicans[Read More…]

Mistake in school bus law needs correction

An editorial from The Journal  MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — One step forward, two back. All too often that seems to be the situation when government tries to do something to make our lives better. It is frustrating, to say the least. But when our children’s safety is involved, it is infuriating and[Read More…]

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