From The Journal of Martinsburg: A lot of attention is being paid to what our children are reading nowadays, turning once sedate classrooms and libraries into battlefields in our country’s never-ending culture wars. Some overzealous parents and community members have gone on book-banning benders, even though restricting the choices of[Read More…]
Opinion
The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.
WVPSC Column: Wild, wonderful state parks
By Charlotte Lane, chair West Virginia Public Service Commission Recently, the Public Service Commission held a public comment hearing at Hawks Nest State Park. I was reminded once again of the incredible beauty of West Virginia. The meeting room at the Hawks Nest Lodge was spacious and well appointed, but[Read More…]
Opinion: Inclusion – Some Limits May Apply
By W.Va. State Senator Mike Caputo, D-Marion, 13th District In a recent radio interview about some of the socially divisive laws just passed by the Legislature’s Republican-led supermajority, West Virginia GOP Chairwoman Elgine McArdle was asked whether our state might now be viewed as less inclusive. She responded, “Inclusiveness is[Read More…]
Opinion: Americans in Sherwood Forest – Top Secret during WWII
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…]
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…]
