Opinion

The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.

She just doesn’t get it

A column by Mike Myer, executive editor of The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Hillary Clinton remains on the defensive over her claim that when she and former President Bill Clinton left the White House, they were “dead broke …” What’s troubling about Clinton’s comment is that she really seems to[Read More…]

Internet bill chance to eliminate ‘retail divide’

An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — It is an election year, so no one expects Congress to take many bold actions in the next few months. But there does seem to be a consensus about clearing up some of the taxation issues that have risen over the past[Read More…]

Help your kids avoid summer ‘brain drain’

An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Over the past several weeks, The Exponent Telegram has reported on a variety of camps, library and park programs designed to give children something to do this summer. Whether it be a 4-H camp, a church camp, a theater camp or a[Read More…]

Striking the right balance for higher ed funding

An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The state of West Virginia has faced, and will continue to face, ongoing budgetary challenges for the foreseeable future. This has impacted higher education funding at a time when there is a continuing decline in the number of graduating high school[Read More…]

State superintendent must shrink his job

An editorial from the Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state school board hired Michael J. Martirano as the new state superintendent. For the last nine years, he has headed the public school system in St. Mary’s County, Md. In St. Mary’s, Martirano oversaw the instruction of 17,454 students.[Read More…]

Property vandalism is no laughing matter

An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Vandalism is a huge problem in America. Some big cities spend millions of dollars each year on graffiti removal alone. While some of the damage done to buildings and public spaces is accidental and some is meant to send a message, most[Read More…]

Treat Frat Hazing As the Crime It Is

An editorial from The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register           WHEELING, W.Va. — Hazing that involves physical abuse of people being initiated into clubs, fraternities and other groups remains far too common, especially on college campuses. It needs to be seen for what it is: criminal assault. Law enforcement officials in Monongalia County[Read More…]

W.Va. law change creates gun purchase loophole

An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — West Virginia recently became the 23rd state to receive an exemption that allows people with concealed weapons permits to purchase a weapon without a background check. At first glance, that would seem to be a problem-free step. Someone who has received a[Read More…]

Keep casino, track healthy

An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort at Chester remains a strong business, providing hundreds of jobs directly and indirectly and pumping millions of dollars into the local economy. In addition, it is the source of millions more for state government. But like virtually[Read More…]

Lawsuits against EPA are useful

An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — The Environmental Protection Agency’s assault on reasonable electricity prices may not have scored a victory in a Supreme Court ruling Monday – but they did accomplish something useful. They delayed the EPA’s attack. High court justices ruled in favor of the EPA[Read More…]

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