Is it really ever wrong to wait to do what’s right? That depends on why you are waiting to do the right thing. If your wait is contingent on political […]
Editorials
New opioid project might prove to be an actual life saver
FOR MORE INFO, go online at: wvgamechanger.com Unlike nation building, building a coalition to achieve a common purpose is possible. This week, the state’s high school athletic association joined with […]
Terrible sacrifices of defining moment in history still matter
As defining moments go for generations, or even in history, D-Day is larger than most. Not just today, either, as observances of its 75th anniversary properly focus on the allied […]
‘Votes and laws, not thoughts, prayers’ aim to find answers
By now, most have forgot what happened Friday. What happened and will happen again — anytime and anywhere — was a gun massacre that put hundreds at risk. Once upon […]
State Senate flunks lesson on education reform, once again
The state Senate has 34 qualified members, across political lines and the full spectrum of ideology. Often, during the regular session this winter, these lawmakers did valuable work on any […]
More at risk in road work than repairs
If your idea of looking for adventure is to head out on the highway this summer, take it slow. Amid West Virginia’s Roads to Prosperity and secondary road repair campaigns […]
If you take a hike be prepared and do so responsibly
Last weekend, we took a small step toward the start of summer, unofficially anyway. There was no shortage of fun — pools opened, backyard barbecues were cooking and kayaks were […]
Infrastructure calls for public’s interest beyond paying for it
Lately, the importance of infrastructure escapes no one. Against a backdrop of constant controversy from the White House to the Statehouse and red hot issues ranging from abortion to climate […]
Rush job contrary to good judgment and careful thought
READ THE draft Student Success Act online go to: wvlegislature.gov/committees/senate/documents/Draft-Student-Success-Act-5-24-19.pdf If you want you can read all 144 pages of it, too, by Saturday. Also study it, determine and propose […]
Schools’ initiative on mental health looks to be smart
Every state legislator should make a mental note of this initiative. Expanded School Mental Health is already in 40 schools in 20 counties and for anyone that’s results-driven it’s “an […]
