By Adam Booth & Monica Wilson Listen to the voices of the West Virginia artists! From storytellers, dancers and musicians to photographers, painters, and writers, artists have something to say every day. Arts Day at the West Virginia State Legislature is coming up on March 2. It is a day for[Read More…]
Opinion
The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.
Opinion: West Virginia is a national leader in childhood immunizations – let’s stay protected
By Charles J. Mullett, MD, PhD, FAAP Chair, Department of Pediatrics, WVU School of Medicine Kathryn S. Moffett, MD, FAAP Division Chief, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, WVU School of Medicine, and Lisa M. Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, WVU School of Medicine West Virginia has long led the nation[Read More…]
Opinion: West Virginia is a national leader in childhood immunizations – let’s stay protected
By Charles J. Mullett, MD, PhD, FAAP Chair, Department of Pediatrics, WVU School of Medicine Kathryn S. Moffett, MD, FAAP Division Chief, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, WVU School of Medicine, and Lisa M. Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, WVU School of Medicine West Virginia has long led the nation[Read More…]
Opinion: Dental insurance in West Virginia is at a crossroads
WV Dental Association supports HB 2604 and SB 290 From the West Virginia Dental Association It doesn’t take much to see how poorly dental insurers are serving people under the current system. More than half of Americans delay getting medical care — or avoid it altogether — because of burdensome[Read More…]
Column: New Year’s Resolutions
By Charlotte Lane, chair West Virginia Public Service Commission Now that 2022 is in our rearview mirror, it’s time to focus on the days that lie ahead. I have some suggestions for a few resolutions that can help you make 2023 a better year. Almost everyone resolves to save more[Read More…]
Opinion: Freedom of the Press still matters to some of us
By State Senator Craig Blair West Virginia State Senate President There’s an old saying that goes, “with great freedom comes great responsibility.” In my mind, one of the best examples of that phrase is the relationship between the government and the media. It’s an adversarial relationship by nature because we[Read More…]
WVPSC Column: Coal v. Renewable Energy – Which is Cheaper?
By Charlotte Lane West Virginia Public Service Commission, chair The PSC has come under criticism for favoring coal-fired generation over renewable energy. The fact is that the Commission favors lower cost generation over higher cost generation. It is often said that coal is not a cost-efficient electricity production fuel; that[Read More…]
Column: W.Va. Gold Star Mothers dedicate ‘Living Memorial Apple Orchard’ in Nicholas County
By Matty Mae Buckner For the WV Press Association Editor’s Note: This article about the Gold Star Mothers was written by Matty Mae Buckner. Matty is 13 and in 8th grade at Nicholas County Middle School. MT. NEBO, W.Va. – When we hear about war, we seldom consider the depths[Read More…]
WVPSC Column: The 20% Utility Discount Program
By Charlotte Lane Chair, West Virginia Public Service As winter approaches, it is time to start preparing for heating season. All around the world, the cost of fuel is higher than last year. While the Public Service Commission doesn’t control the cost of natural gas, coal or any other fuel[Read More…]
Opinion: Four scary charts about WV Amendment 2
By Sean O’Leary Senior Policy Analyst West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy It’s almost Halloween, that scary time of year of ghosts, goblins, and the promise to eliminate the tax on your car (or hearse). And there is nothing more terror-inducing than ill-advised tax cuts and the loss of[Read More…]