A column by Mike Myer, executive editor of The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — What if you were reasonably certain that by inflicting some pain, physical and psychological, on certain people you could keep children from being murdered? You would not injure anyone permanently. Would you do it? Many[Read More…]
Opinion
The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.
In fixing Common Core, don’t lose sight of goal
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — It’s hard to argue with the need for higher standards in our public schools. American students have dropped in international academic rankings 20th in reading and 30th in math, according to the Program for International Student Assessment. Students graduate from high school[Read More…]
Kopp’s leadership will be felt for years to come
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Stephen Kopp changed the face of Marshall University and Huntington. As the news of his unexpected death spread Wednesday night, some friends and associates described him as a visionary, and he was that. But Kopp also was a doer, a giver and[Read More…]
Winner-take-all political approach not sound
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — West Virginia, of course, is not the only state concerned about the future of coal as a significant energy source in the United States. And it’s not the only state where President Barack Obama gets plenty of criticism for the problems faced[Read More…]
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin: Developing Our State, Strengthening Our Future
A column by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin This week, it was my privilege to join executives and key leadership from Diamond Electric Manufacturing Corporation in announcing the company’s decision to relocate its North American headquarters to West Virginia. With this investment, Diamond Electric’s West Virginia facility has grown to be the company’s[Read More…]
Clarksburg council heeds its citizens’ advice
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s said that good government is respondent to citizens, listening to their concerns and reacting accordingly. In that regard, Clarksburg City Council took positive steps to good government with its decision to postpone indefinitely any plans to raise the sales tax[Read More…]
Keep working to improve graduation rates
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Big Sandy Superstore Arena was full of excitement Sunday as about 450 Marshall University students received undergraduate and graduate degrees at Winter Commencement. The event not only celebrated their hard work and commitment, but it also recognizes the new opportunities that[Read More…]
W.Va. workforce program could learn from others
An editorial from The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WorkForce West Virginia put its best foot forward for legislators in Charleston this week, telling lawmakers about its programs to help job seekers and employers. WorkForce Deputy Director Valerie Comer said her agency has 26 programs and secured 43,012 job openings with[Read More…]
Is student data sharing really necessary?
An editorial from The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — As much as 80 percent of the controversial federal “Common Core” education standards match state guides in effect for years, members of the West Virginia Board of Education were told last week. Much of what is changing with state adoption of Common[Read More…]
Salem facility could be model for overcrowded jails
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — In the last year, things have changed dramatically at the facility that used to house juvenile inmates in Salem. The changeover to an adult minimum- to medium-security prison has gone exceedingly well. The former Salem Industrial Home for Youth was a[Read More…]
