Rushed Education Bill Insults the Democratic Process From the Senate Minority Caucus: On Thursday, the Republican caucus of the West Virginia Senate revealed its education reform plan. Less than 24 hours later, members of the Education Committee were asked to vote on it. Instead of introducing the bill through the[Read More…]
Opinion
The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.
Editorial: W.Va. sports betting tax too low?
From the Weirton Daily Times: Last year, West Virginia legislators made a multi-million-dollar wager. They bet gambling interests would not be inclined to offer sports betting in states with high tax rates on the business. They lost. Lawmakers were told last week that it is too early to say with[Read More…]
Editorial: Legal notices vital for an informed W.Va. citizenry
From The Herald Dispatch of Huntington: If someone living just down the street planned to open a business that might change the nature of your neighborhood, you would want to know about that. The same is likely true if a government entity planned to build a road through your property[Read More…]
OPINION: Free community college bill shouldn’t be a pissing contest
The Daily Athenaeum The West Virginia Senate unanimously passed a free community and technical college bill on Thursday. While the bill would still need to pass the House and get signed by the governor, it’s a big step for the state’s youth. West Virginia has a graduation rate of 90[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Hate incident shows how much work remains
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Today we remember the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., and events last week show the need to reflect on his mission and ministry is[Read More…]
OPINION: Marijuana: Agency flexibility needed for finances
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Two marijuana issues are on the agenda for West Virginia legislators this winter. One — whether to legalize the drug for recreational use — is and should be controversial. The other, regarding use of the plant’s active ingredient for medicinal purposes, is not open to[Read More…]
Opinion: Best and Worst
By James A. Haught The immortal novel, A Tale of Two Cities, begins: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was[Read More…]
Editorial: West Virginia must be prudent with budget surplus
From the Herald-Dispatch of Huntington: Gov. Jim Justice gave his third State of the State speech Wednesday night. These annual speeches are the ceremonial kickoff to the 60-day legislative session, and Justice used it to outline his hopes for the session. Among Justice’s proposals is eliminating the state income tax[Read More…]
Opinion: Why not legalize only THC in W.Va.?
By Mike Myer, Editor of The Intelligencer of Wheeling Despite serious concerns expressed by many in the health care and law enforcement communities, some members of the West Virginia Legislature seem determined to legalize marijuana for recreational use. Why not just permit sale of tetrahydrocannabinol — THC, as it’s referred[Read More…]
Editorial: Time to help the youngest victims in W.Va.
From The Wheeling News-Register: Throughout West Virginia, including here in the Northern Panhandle, some teachers were seen Wednesday morning outside their schools, holding signs and demonstrating in favor of changes they hope the state Legislature will make. They are absolutely right in pointing out one desperate need in our public[Read More…]