By Greg Kozera, Shale Crescent USA “Judge not lest ye be judged.” (Matthew 7:1) Jesus said this over 2,000 years ago. In other words, don’t judge or you will be judged. Jesus went on to say, how you judge others is how you will be judged. Humans have struggled with[Read More…]
Opinion
The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.
Opinion: Safe and reliable water for all
By Charlotte Lane, chair, Public Service Commission of West Virginia One of the most important laws ever enacted by the West Virginia Legislature is the Distressed and Failing Utilities Improvement Act. This 2020 statute gives the Public Service Commission crucial tools for improving water and sewer services. The law allows[Read More…]
Opinion: Beckley should adopt a city manager form of government
By Jina Belcher Executive Director, New River Gorge Regional Development Authority The City of Beckley is close to ratifying a change in municipal government led by a City Manager, and as both a citizen of Beckley and Executive Director of New River Gorge Regional Development Authority, serving Beckley-Raleigh County, I[Read More…]
Opinion: Have Courage
By Greg Kozera, Shale Crescent USA The senior captains of our high school soccer team had a dream this year to win a third consecutive State Championship. When teaching leadership, we don’t tell our leaders what to dream. We do challenge them to dream high. The captains’ dream wasn’t unexpected.[Read More…]
Opinion: For West Virginians, Paper Healthcare Information is a Must
By Jennifer Brown, president, West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services There’s a reason we say that West Virginia is “Almost Heaven.” Our state’s wild and wonderful mountains and hollows are what make it special, and it’s why so many people are proud to call it home. As we[Read More…]
Opinion: In these uncertain times throughout the world, the United States must focus on peace
By Mac Warner, W.Va. Secretary of State President George Washington said, “To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving the peace.” Ever since the Garden of Eden and the Apple Tree, humankind has been infected with sin. When souls get consumed by sin, evil is[Read More…]
Column: Tax Credits for Energy Audits
By Charlotte Lane, chair, Public Service Commission of West Virginia I’ve talked with you in the past with suggestions to help control rising energy costs. I’m delving back into that important subject again, but with a different twist. By the way, I appreciate you taking the time to read my[Read More…]
Opinion: Elected Officials Should Focus On Fair Regulations, Full Permitting Reform
By Justin Williams, director, Affiliated Construction Trades WV CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s probably well known, and it shouldn’t need to be said, but West Virginians just want to be able to go to work and do their jobs. What they don’t need is to worry about an overburdened agency slowing[Read More…]
Opinion: The Look of Leadership
By Greg Kozera, Shale Crescent USA Lynnda and I thank everyone for their prayers and well wishes for her recovery. We know prayer is powerful. Pain from the 6-inch incision on her breast where the mass was removed has been minimal. She describes it as discomfort not pain. At home[Read More…]
Opinion: West Virginia businesses can help fight human trafficking in the state
By Mac Warner, W.Va. Secretary of State On October 10th, the WV Secretary of State’s Office officially launched West Virginia Businesses Against Trafficking (WVBAT). WVBAT is a statewide coalition of businesses and business owners who will use their storefronts and facilities to raise awareness of the state’s “You Can” campaign against human trafficking. To understand the role WVBAT plays in[Read More…]