By Kyle Mork Chief Executive Officer Energy Corporation of America I am chief executive officer of Energy Corporation of America (ECA) – a natural gas and oil company that is headquartered in West Virginia. We were founded more than fifty years ago in Glenville and employ more than 150 people in[Read More…]
Opinion
The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.
Column: Learning to make do with less
By Mike Myer The Wheeling News-Register During the past few years, officials in the executive branch of West Virginia state government have been remarkably successful in avoiding real spending cuts — while convincing Mountain State residents the reins were being pulled in. They have, but not to the extent you may[Read More…]
Editorial: Some things never change
From The Journal of Martinsburg: A big question in the West Virginia House of Delegates this week was whether Gov. Jim Justice would veto a general revenue budget for about $124 million less than he wants. But elsewhere in the Mountain State, another question may be asked: What happened to[Read More…]
Editorial: Lawmakers — Remember those who pay WV’s bills
From The Charleston Gazette-Mail, Daily Mail page: Time was when Republican legislators claimed to be the party of fiscal responsibility and restraint. A pretty good thesis can be made that the old rallying cry of “less taxes, less government” was the main reason the Republicans came to be the majority[Read More…]
Editorial: Taxpayers have the right to know where the dollars go
From the Times West Virginian of Fairmont: As journalists, we generally oppose any new limitations to open government records. Journalists carry the torch that keeps government open and in the light of public view. This is very important so that the actions of elected and appointed public officials are not[Read More…]
W.Va. Coal Association embraces Trump’s approach on power plan
Release from the W.Va. Coal Association: CHARLESTON, W.Va. ─ In his most eagerly anticipated official action to date, President Donald Trump officially curbed damaging federal regulations on electric power generation in the United States, and the West Virginia Coal Association is singing his praises. “Never before have we seen a[Read More…]
Opinion: SB 576 Joint-Development represents fairness, opportunity
Release from W.Va. Independent Oil and Gas Association: By Brett Loflin, Northeast Natural Energy The state of West Virginia is in the midst of financial crisis. All are aware of ongoing discussions between the Governor and the Legislature as to how we can generate revenue in order to provide[Read More…]
Editorial: Hope for the future – More coal moving through Bluefield
From The Bluefield Daily Telegraph: It is something we are seeing just about every day now. Trains are hauling more coal through Bluefield. It is a comforting sight for those who are hoping to see a long-awaited resurgence of the coal industry. The reason more coal is being shipped through Bluefield is due[Read More…]
Editorial: Used car bill would provide real help for many
From The Inter-Mountain of Elkins: Give West Virginia legislators several years ago credit for wanting to protect their constituents from junk cars. But like so many consumer-protection laws, the statute enacted for that purpose was detrimental to many it was supposed to help. Under current law, if you want to[Read More…]
This week in the House of Delegates
Release from The W.Va. House of Delegates: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With a key legislative deadline looming next week, members of the House of Delegates worked late hours this past week to process a large volume of bills, including legislation addressing the state’s budget situation, and bills to improve the state’s[Read More…]
