An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Wood County’s 911 Center is facing a problem that comes as a consequence of advancing technology and changing habits. As land-line phone use decreases, so does the amount of money the center receives from the 911 land line fee.[Read More…]
Opinion
The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.
Training helps gun users think through scenarios
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s veto of a measure to overhaul West Virginia gun laws was the responsible course of action on an issue that creates passion among state residents no matter what their political leanings. We say that not because we are[Read More…]
State needs to reinvest more in higher education
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The list of needed renovations and repairs on West Virginia’s college campuses is growing and likely to get longer. The state is simply not providing public four-year colleges with enough funding to maintain their aging campuses, according to a consultant’s report to[Read More…]
Lawmakers should take action on charter schools
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Education reform was among key priorities of Republican legislators in West Virginia this winter. Yet when lawmakers ended their regular session, a promising initiative had been shelved. It should not be permitted to gather dust. Debate over whether to allow charter[Read More…]
Governor right to veto concealed carry bill
An editorial from The Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Legislation regarding firearms always brings strong opinions and debate. The Second Amendment, obviously, has overwhelming support in West Virginia. The Firearms Act of 2015, Senate Bill 347, passed with broad support by the West Virginia Legislature, but it was vetoed by[Read More…]
Editorial: Special session of the legislature isn’t warranted
The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington: Some West Virginia lawmakers are pushing for a special session of the legislature, presumably to allow an override of Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s veto of one controversial bill and perhaps for other reasons that aren’t so evident. The necessity for a special session hardly seems clear;[Read More…]
Editorial: The Charleston Gazette: Gov. Tomblin stands tall on veto of gun lobbyists
The Charleston Gazette: Hurrah for Gov. Tomblin, who stood up against the powerful gun lobby and sided with public safety. He vetoed a bizarre bill that would have let thousands of people carry hidden pistols without permits, without background checks and without safety training. Bravo. Tomblin did the right thing[Read More…]
Op-Ed: Legislative session a refreshing change with progress on key issues
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Given the tide-turning November elections and the exceptional class of incoming legislators, expectations were high for the 81st Legislature. Now that the 2015 session is complete, it is the opinion of many Capitol-watchers that we have witnessed the most productive and efficiently run 60-day legislative session the[Read More…]
Protecting access to public information vital
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A cornerstone of government in America is that an informed public will do a better job of selecting leaders and be in a better position to resist actions that run counter to the best interests of the people. To be informed, those[Read More…]
Agriculture chief leaves a great legacy
An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Across the Mountain State, praise is pouring in for the man who guided West Virginia’s agricultural efforts longer than any other state agricultural commissioner in the country. As friends and family mourn the loss of Gus Douglass, who died[Read More…]
