By Greg Kozera Throughout American history individuals or small groups have made a big difference. Recently, I was a guest on an Oklahoma radio show about energy and manufacturing. One of the listeners asked if I had seen the PBS Documentary Sherwood Forest. It aired in January. I hadn’t heard[Read More…]
Opinion
The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.
U.S. Sen. Capito discusses Mexico trip, RESTRICT Act
By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., briefed reporters Thursday on her recent trip to Mexico and a bill meant to limit the effects of social media apps and other tech products used by foreign governments. Capito, R-W.Va., held one of[Read More…]
Opinion: Health Policy, the Social Safety Net, and the 2023 Legislative Session
West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy shares column By Rhonda Rogombe, wvpolicy.org Health and Safety Net Policy Analyst CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has long faced significant health-related challenges, many of which could have been meaningfully addressed by bills introduced during the 2023 legislative session. While a couple of positive[Read More…]
Opinion: Economic Development Secretary Carmichael sees new industries finding a welcoming home in West Virginia
Dear Editor, Great jobs, abundant opportunities, and new industries are finding a welcoming home in West Virginia. On a regional, national, and international scale, our state is winning new business at a torrid clip. West Virginia is beating states many times our size and delivering incredible victories for our citizens.[Read More…]
Opinion: Medicaid coverage ending for some; DHHR offers renewal aid
From the Register-Herald of Beckley: With Covid-19 Continuous Coverage for Medicaid and the West Virginia Children’s Health Insurance Program (WVCHIP) benefits ending in April, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Medical Services, is expanding efforts to reach members who have not responded to review[Read More…]
Opinion: West Virginia’s One Stop Business Center celebrating its Fifth Anniversary: Easier and faster than ever to open a new business
By Mac Warner WV Secretary of State West Virginia’s One Stop Business Center (WV One Stop) is proud to announce its fifth anniversary of empowering business growth in the Mountain State. West Virginia leads the nation with our Business One Stop. We were the first in the nation to put four state[Read More…]
Opinion: Utility Bill Payment Assistance in West Virginia
By Charlotte Lane Chair, WV Public Service Commission Sadly, many people in West Virginia have a hard time making ends meet. Utility bills are a necessity that everyone must fit into the budget. If you struggle, there are resources that can help. One of the first things to consider is[Read More…]
WV Senate suspends rules, approves personal income tax cut bill
By Roger Adkins, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Senate voted 33-0 Saturday to approve an amended version of House Bill 2526, which cuts the state’s personal income tax.The Senate suspended constitutional rules to approve a personal income tax cut bill that had been advanced out of committee only[Read More…]
Opinion: The Big Picture
By Greg Kozera Shale Crescent USA One of the things typical in sports is trash talk. You can see it in any NFL game. Players say things to try to get into their opponents head. If the opponent isn’t strong the trash talk creates emotions taking them off their game.[Read More…]
Opinion: West Virginia ratepayers are not paying for the FirstEnergy bribery scandal in Ohio
By Charlotte Lane, chair West Virginia Public Service Commission You may have heard about the FirstEnergy bribery scandal in Ohio. Federal prosecutors have accused the former speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives of leading a FirstEnergy supported effort to pass a billion dollar bailout of its nuclear plants. As[Read More…]
