From The Wheeling News-Register: Billionaire businessman Jim Justice says that if West Virginians will just elect him governor, he can repair most of what’s wrong with our state. He could start right now — by paying the more than $3.5 million in delinquent taxes he reportedly owes the state. Justice,[Read More…]
Month: October 2016
Column: Does competitive state tax rate boost state’s economy?
By John Miller Executive Editor The Exponent Telegram As West Virginia faces an ongoing and unprecedented decline in state tax revenues, it is obvious that our elected leaders must explore ways to eliminate any expense considered waste by today’s standards and look for new revenue opportunities. Taxes matter to business.[Read More…]
Justice admits ‘mistakes’ at Jefferson-Jackson dinner; Edwards is keynote speaker
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Everybody makes mistakes, West Virginia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jim Justice said at his party’s annual fundraising dinner Saturday — a day after it was reported that he owes $15 million in delinquent taxes and fines. “I’ve made a lot of mistakes, but I’ve got a lot of[Read More…]
Editorial: Trump video is the final straw: We are with her
From The Register-Herald of Beckley: Donald Trump has left us with no choice but to endorse Hillary Clinton for president of the United States. The Republican candidate for president has exposed himself for who he is on multiple fronts on myriad occasions, and it is neither a pretty sight nor[Read More…]
Despite sexist remarks, Trump still enjoys local support
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The initial condemnation of Donald Trump’s vulgar terms about women was quick from local voters and politicians, but none called for him to step down or withdrew their endorsement. The sharpest criticism came from Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, who endorses Trump and spoke at the National Republican[Read More…]
Dry spell means fall will come later than usual
By Cody Neff Register-Herald Reporter BECKLEY, W.Va. – While humans won’t be able to enjoy the changing of the seasons as much as they’d like, woodland critters are going to have a field day, according to U.S. Division of Forestry forester said. “Normally, when the seasons change, leaves will fall[Read More…]
Editorial: W.Va. debate was informational event
From The Journal of Martinsburg: If you watched or listened to the Tuesday night televised debate between the two leading contenders for governor of West Virginia, chances are that unless you are a true policy wonk, you learned something about both of them. Both Republican Bill Cole and Democrat Jim[Read More…]
Bethany College Inaugurates new president
By Linda Comins The Intelligencer Staff BETHANY, W.VA. – The Rev. Tamara Nichols Rodenberg was inaugurated Friday as Bethany College’s 20th president, ushering in a new era of hope and optimism for the 176-year-old institution. Rodenberg assumed the presidency in January. Several speakers at the inauguration noted the positive spirit[Read More…]
Editorial: States need to invest in drug prevention efforts
From the Herald-Dispatch of Huntington: The most important part of fighting the drug epidemic is often the last thing we think about. For years, there has been a strong focus on policing and prosecution, and in recent years a greater emphasis on treatment and recovery. But what about efforts to[Read More…]
Column: : Opportunity abounds in natural gas
By Delegate Frank Deem West Virginia has a greater percentage of its workforce unemployed than any other state. We also have a greater percentage of our young people addicted to drugs than any other state. It’s been said that an idle mind is the devil’s workshop and that the loss[Read More…]
