WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., released the following statements regarding President Trump’s military action in Syria: Sen. Manchin: “Earlier this week, the world watched the devastating effects of chemicals weapons on innocent civilians and children after the Syrian regime decided to use these[Read More…]
Opinion
The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.
U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins issues weekly
By U.S Rep. Evan Jenkins, R- 3rd-District, W.Va. WASHINGTON, W.Va. — At the end of the month, the benefits our retired miners worked their lives for could expire if Congress doesn’t act. For families across West Virginia, that would be nothing short of devastating. I went to the House floor this[Read More…]
House voter registration bill moves to second reading in Senate
After a weeklong stall for House Bill 2781 in the Senate Judiciary Committee, the bill, which would extend the deadline for eliminating aspects of the automatic voter registration program, passed its first reading on the Senate floor. Delegate Saira Blair, R-Berkeley, sponsored the legislation. Delegates Mark Zatezalo, R-Hancock, Eric Householder,[Read More…]
Opinion: With WV SB 412, Sen. Craig Blair addresses serious problem
By Bryan Hoylman president and CEO Associated Builders and Contractors of W.Va.. A recent editorial on Senate Bill 412, a bill dealing with W. Va. Jobs Act reporting requirements, attempted to explain the legislation’s intent. Unfortunately, it missed the mark and missed it badly. It was explained that when companies[Read More…]
Opinion: Commerce Secretary Woody Thrasher – Moving West Virginia Forward
By Woody Thrasher West Virginia Department of Commerce Secretary During this 2017 legislative session, Gov. Jim Justice has identified a bold initiative to lead West Virginia on the path to prosperity. His initiative will stimulate our economy and provide the tools necessary to support existing businesses and attract new businesses[Read More…]
Editorial: A compassionate vote for medical marijuana in WV
From The Charleston Gazette Mail: Amid the Legislature’s chaos over the state budget and other issues, a bright spot has emerged. Lawmakers moved swiftly toward making West Virginia the 30th state to allow medical marijuana to ease the suffering of cancer victims and others in agony. Battling over compassionate pot[Read More…]
Editorial: Keep Spending Limits in Place
From The Intelligencer of Wheeling: One thing about government at all levels that must puzzle many people is why spending is allowed to grow, year by year, even when tax increases are needed to make it happen. Why can’t government do what many families have no choice about? Why can’t[Read More…]
Editorial: Faulty logic and poor math on SB 609
From The Exponent Telegram of Clarksburg: Even for those with knowledge of West Virginia’s education system, the state’s school aid formula is confusing and difficult to understand. For those outside that system, it’s nearly impossible to comprehend the steps taken to determine the state funding that county school districts receive.[Read More…]
Editorial: Time is right to pass medical marijuana law
From The Register-Herald of Beckley: As the House of Delegates is spending the weekend reading and fixing the fine print of medical marijuana legislation, we can think of myriad reasons why our elected representatives should give their stamp of approval this week. But perhaps, once and for all, we can[Read More…]
Editorial: Tax reform package needs more thorough review
From The Herald Dispatch of Huntington: In the midst of West Virginia’s always chaotic legislative session, lawmakers have decided to have a philosophical debate about tax reform. Last week the state Senate approved Senate Bill 409, which would basically expand and raise the state’s sales tax and gradually decrease the[Read More…]
