By Dr. E. Gordon Gee, president, West Virginia University In 1862, amid a devastating Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Morrill Act, creating land-grant education and fueling the future growth of our republic. Land-grant education grew from the radical new idea of opening higher education to the masses and[Read More…]
Opinion
The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.
OPINION: From a WV mom and pediatrician: Let’s learn from what is happening in Texas
By Dr. Lisa M. Costello As a mother and lifelong West Virginian, I am blessed every single day to experience how much we love our children. As a pediatrician who cares for kids in West Virginia hospitals, I also have the honor of being with children and families during some[Read More…]
COLUMN: Why manufacturing will come
By Greg Kozera, Shale Crescent USA When Lynnda and I went to Japan a few years ago, I knew where Tokyo and Mount Fuji were. I didn’t know where the Japanese major manufacturing centers were. Before we went to Germany last year, I knew the location of major cities. I[Read More…]
OPINION: Plug data centers into West Virginia’s coal power grid — and run the damn plants
By Chris Hamilton, president, West Virginia Coal Association A major driver of the recent surge in electricity demand is the explosion of energy-intensive data centers and artificial intelligence systems. These massive operations are rapidly approaching saturation in our neighboring state of Virginia. This presents a golden opportunity for West Virginia.[Read More…]
COLUMN: Myth or truth?
By Greg Kozera, Shale Crescent USA At a recent NSA Ohio (professional speakers chapter meeting) my friend Natalie said her Dad believed all work is hard and all bosses are jerks. She said, those beliefs created stress and unhappiness in his life that could have been avoided. Natalie chose a[Read More…]
OPINION: Breaking the cycle: Why WV must prioritize local food and health
By Kent A. Leonhardt, W.Va. Commissioner of Agriculture Facing what our new Governor describes as a “massive deficit” in our state budget, I can’t help but notice that Medicaid and PEIA are among the primary causes. This raises an important question. What could we have done over the past few[Read More…]
OPINION: Building a stronger future for West Virginia entrepreneurs
By W.Va. Secretary of State Kris Warner Entrepreneurship is the backbone of West Virginia’s economy, fueling innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of our communities. As we celebrate National Entrepreneurship Week from February 15-22, we recognize the hard-working entrepreneurs and small business owners who take risks, bring ideas to life, and drive our state forward. National[Read More…]
OPINION: The need for certificate of need in WV healthcare: We are built different
By Candace Miller, president and CEO, Jackson General Hospital; Lifetime West Virginian I am proud to say I was born and raised in Mason County, West Virginia and have lived my entire life in this great state. That said, I bring a unique perspective to a hot topic back under[Read More…]
Statehouse beat: A session where anything goes
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail I approach Wednesday’s resumption of the 60-day regular session of the Legislature with much trepidation. As I’ve noted, most of the guardrails will be gone this session, most notably, the rational and reasoned leadership of former Senate Judiciary Chairman Charlie Trump, R-Morgan, who managed to[Read More…]
COLUMN: Dealing with the drug issue
By Greg Kozera, Shale Crescent USA We replaced Lynnda’s cell phone with a phone having a better camera in preparation for our U.S. Commercial Services Roadshow economic development trip to Europe in a couple of weeks. While waiting for data transfer from her old phone, we visited with the young man running the store. He is[Read More…]
