An editorial from The Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Greyhound racing has almost died in West Virginia, according to research funded by the state Senate. Patrons at “racinos” today spend nearly all their time at video gambling machines, not watching dogs chase make-believe rabbits. In 1990, fans bet $63.9 million on dog[Read More…]
Opinion
The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.
A more equitable way to pay for accidents
An editorial from the Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In a bipartisan 75-24 vote, the West Virginia House of Delegates on Tuesday passed a bill that would change the way damages are allocated in cases where multiple parties are found to be at fault. It’s a long overdue change and an[Read More…]
State role in greyhound racing no longer justified
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Declining interest in greyhound racing has put the industry’s future in West Virginia in doubt – at least in the eyes of a consulting firm commissioned to study the issue. Based on the findings of the consultant’s report, it may be time[Read More…]
Greyhound subsidies terrible waste of money
An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Greyhound breeders and racetracks in West Virginia may not like it, but the results of a study commissioned by the state Senate Finance Committee last year make clear the state must stop shoring up this disintegrating enterprise. Wheeling Island Hotel,[Read More…]
All the difference in Greenbrier County
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — If all goes as planned, the water crisis in Greenbrier County caused by the diesel spill into a tributary of Anthony Creek soon will be over, and flowing tap water restored to all residents of Lewisburg and surrounding areas. The initial report[Read More…]
Rise in overdose deaths calls for stronger response
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The problem of drug addiction in West Virginia – and other parts of Appalachia, for that matter – is a moving target. A decade ago, the use of crack cocaine was rampant in the Huntington area, along with the abuse of prescription[Read More…]
Body cameras raise some thorny access issues
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Police body cameras seem to offer a simple solution to concerns about law enforcement performance and accountability. If there is some question about an interaction between an officer and a suspect or the public, just check the video. But as police departments[Read More…]
Defending free press in West Virginia
A column by Mike Myer, executive editor of The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — I feel relatively certain there are a number of people who, down through the years, have thought about beheading me or storming into my office with an AK-47 blazing. But it’s not going to happen. In[Read More…]
Easing regulations will help brewing businesses
An editorial from The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Some West Virginia legislators are eager to ease regulations that hamper growth of “craft brewing,” it has been reported. We’ll drink to that – figuratively speaking, of course. Craft breweries are small operations that produce beer and similar beverages in relatively small[Read More…]
Column: From the WV Senate Minority Leader
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As we begin another legislative session in Charleston, I am once again honored to represent the people of the 2nd Senatorial District. While my new role as Minority Leader may be a bit different this year, my commitment to help pass meaningful legislation to move West Virginia forward remains the[Read More…]
