By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail This week’s special session should never have happened. All it has accomplished (so far) is to waste $35,000, with legislators no closer to approving Gov. Jim Justice’s 5% income tax cut than when he first proposed it in July. Special sessions are intended to do[Read More…]
Opinion
The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.
Opinion: Thinking differently creates a win
By Greg Kozera, director of marketing, Shale Crescent USA If we do and think the way we always have, we can’t expect much to change. We will always get similar results. The thinking that got us to where we are today won’t take us to the next level. Last week,[Read More…]
Opinion: Building toward our highest potential
By Dr. E. Gordon Gee, president, West Virginia University Last month kicked off the first day of classes and the beginning of West Virginia University’s fall semester. The start of a school year always represents potential. There is a sense of excitement in the air. Optimism is contagious. There are[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin issues statement for Labor Day
West Virginia Press Association Charleston, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement in honor of Labor Day. “Our great nation was built on the backs of West Virginia’s strong, dedicated workforce. A workforce that continues to keep the lights on, educate our children, bolster our economy[Read More…]
Opinion: Alpha-Gal Syndrome: A Growing Public Health Concern in West Virginia
By Delegate Kathie Hess Crouse, R-Putnam In states like West Virginia, where outdoor activities are woven into the fabric of our lives, the risks associated with tick-borne illnesses are well known. Yet, despite the awareness of Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, a lesser-known but increasingly prevalent threat has[Read More…]
Opinion: Use of obesity medications should be decided by doctors and patients
Lauren Miller, D.O. WVSOM Director of Clinical Sciences Faculty Affairs The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention refers to obesity as “a serious, common and costly chronic disease.” Treatment of a serious disease with an FDA approved medication should not be optional for insurance companies to cover. Obesity is[Read More…]
Opinion: Agencies need help in serving most vulnerable citizens
By Amy Orndoff, legislative committee chairperson, West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services The good people of West Virginia are eager to assist those in need. To that end, the West Virginia Legislature supports enhanced funding to care for our state’s most vulnerable populations. Remarkably and sadly, however, the[Read More…]
Statehouse Beat: Public officials becoming more hostile toward press
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Reporters and public officials, by nature, have something of an adversarial relationship, but in recent years, officials’ attitudes toward the press have become increasingly hostile, much as they have come to see members of the other political party not as the loyal[Read More…]
Opinion: National business ranking of startups singles out Beckley and WV Hive; Beckley cited as a hidden gem and best location for aspiring entrepreneurs
By Judy Moore, executive director of the West Virginia Hive Network Beckley has recently garnered national attention, being cited by MarketBeat.com as one of the top 100 U.S. cities for business startups due to its robust support environment. This recognition highlights the West Virginia Hive Network as a pivotal reason[Read More…]
Opinion: Service After Service: Veterans as a key to West Virginia’s workforce and future
By Retired Major General James Hoyer Toward the end of July each year, we recognize National Hire a Veteran Day. I want to share some perspectives on why we all should pause and think about this for our communities and shared future. I reached out to some of our state’s[Read More…]
