West Virginia officials claim promotion of a government website equals public notice of the actual information on that website. That is a disservice to local residents. If legislators remove public notices from community newspapers, you will be less aware of information you need to know, including delinquent taxes, unclaimed property[Read More…]
Opinion
The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.
Opinion: Legal ads work for the people
From The Charleston Gazette-Mail: Every so often, someone in the West Virginia Legislature or elsewhere gets the idea that state and local governments should stop running legal advertising in newspapers. It’s an expense that can be done away with in the internet age, with no harm done to the public’s[Read More…]
Opinion: Who cares about public notices? You should
By Dean Ridings, CEO, America’s Newspapers One of the great things about living in the U.S. is that our city and county governments are required to keep their citizens informed about their actions. One of the ways they do this is through public notices – the informational notices that have[Read More…]
Opinion: West Virginia Legislature needs to create opportunities for all West Virginians to stay, rebuild and succeed
By Doug Skaff Jr., Minority Leader For the first time in my lifetime, Democrats are a super-minority in both the State Senate and the House of Delegates. It may seem to outsiders that we are more divided than ever, however, that does not have to be the case. Republicans and[Read More…]
Opinion: West Virginia was essential to saving the Union during the Civil War
By Howard Swint Literally from the very first week of the Civil War, West(ern) Virginians helped save the Union and by doing so set the foundation for President Lincoln’s proclamation of West Virginia statehood two years later. That’s because during those earliest days Washington was immediately surrounded by Confederates forces[Read More…]
Opinion: New Year Resolutions you can keep
By Charlotte Lane Chairman of the West Virginia Public Service Commission I don’t believe that 2020 will make my list of favorite years. I’ll bet most of you feel the same. So it’s only natural that we want to embrace the promise of a fresh start in 2021. New Year’s[Read More…]
Opinion: Know your vote will be counted in West Virginia
By Jonathan Adler West Virginia Association of Counties 2020 has collectively been the most challenging year of our lives. COVID-19 has curtailed our daily routine as never before, from going to work each day (IF we did not lose our job), to having family gatherings, attending sporting events, fairs &[Read More…]
Opinion: WVPSC chairman tells how to cut your heating bill and stay safe
By Charlotte Lane, chairman West Virginia Public Service Commission Fall has finally arrived, nights are getting cooler and heating season is almost here. The Public Service Commission frequently hears from customers whose heating bills have gotten out of hand. I would like to share some helpful tips to help you[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: WVFOP working to improve all aspects of law enforcement
By H. Stephen Walker State President / National Trustee Charleston, W.Va. For over 80 years, the West Virginia Fraternal Order of Police (WVFOP) has worked to increase the efficiency of the law enforcement profession, and thus “more firmly establish the confidence of the public in the service dedicated to the[Read More…]
Opinion: AARP WV working on voter engagement iin West Virginia
By Gary Wick As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to threaten the health and financial security of millions of Americans 50+, it’s critical that West Virginia voters 50+ demand that candidates listen to our concerns. AARP West Virginia is committed to Protect Voters 50+ this election amid the pandemic and make[Read More…]