By W.Va. Secretary of State Mac Warner West Virginia counties need paid poll workers, and now’s the time to sign up. National Poll Worker Recruitment Day was established in 2020 by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) and is dedicated to motivating individuals to serve as poll workers. This annual observance is[Read More…]
Opinion
The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.
Opinion: Importance of West Virginia Donor Day
By Del. Amy Summers West Virginia Donor Day is August 1. This is the fifth year Donate Life West Virginia (DLWV) and CORE (Center for Organ Recovery & Education) has united to bring about awareness of the importance of organ donation and transplantation. The date, 8/1, highlights the power of[Read More…]
Opinion: Asking for truth, dialogue amid unfair homeschool scrutiny
By Delegate Kathie Hess Crouse, R-Putnam Recent reports have brought homeschooling in West Virginia under a critical spotlight. State School Superintendent Michele Blatt has claimed only 37% of homeschoolers submit the required assessment results for grades 3, 5, 8 and 11. However, this accusation raises more questions than it answers[Read More…]
Opinion: Last
By E. Gordon Gee, President, West Virginia University “Last” can be defined as a conclusion; a time when things are done. However, as I prepare for my final – or last – year at West Virginia University, I am not focused on concluding my tenure as a university president. Instead,[Read More…]
Opinion: Concord University at the forefront of meteoric rise of Esports gaming and the STEM careers it promotes
By Austin Clay, director, Concord University Esports program Esports is growing exponentially in popularity among youth and their parents, and Concord University is developing an ecosystem to capitalize on the amazing skills and career opportunities growing out of participation in this international phenomenon. Esports, short for “electronic sports,” transforms online[Read More…]
Opinion: Keep kids safe with meaningful reforms to root problems
By Delegate Kathie Hess Crouse, R-Putnam The recent tragedy involving Kyneddi Miller in Boone County is a devastating event that should never have occurred. It is imperative to investigate what went wrong, address the failures and hold those responsible accountable. Unfortunately, the Governor, some legislators and state agencies are deflecting[Read More…]
Opinion: Big Pharma trying to scare voters on federal drug discount program
By Craig Blair, guest columnist, The Register-Herald Last month, I lost my primary election to continue representing the voters of West Virginia’s 15th Senate district. Normally, this is not something I would seek to draw attention to — no one likes losing. And normally, it’s not something that Americans across the[Read More…]
Opinion: Homeschooling not to blame for Boone County tragedy
By State Senator Patricia Rucker The recent tragedy of Kyneddi Miller in Boone County is a heartbreaking and grievous tragedy that should never have occurred. It is imperative to identify the true causes of this failure, rectify them if possible, and demand accountability. Sadly, instead of taking responsibility for the[Read More…]
Statement from Senate President Craig Blair on the June 6 press conference relating to Boone County investigation
West Virginia Press Association “We’d like to thank the Governor’s Office, Department of Human Services Secretary Cynthia Persily, State Superintendent Michele Blatt, and Maj. Jim Mitchell from the West Virginia State Police for their efforts today to update the public and the media about this heartbreaking situation that occurred in[Read More…]
Opinion: Childcare must become front-and-center issue
By Michael Lemley, Mineral News and Tribune During this year’s regular session of the West Virginia Legislature, lawmakers had several bills introduced for consideration regarding a single issue: Child care. The aim of the nearly two dozen bills — through various means including tax breaks and a pilot program to[Read More…]
