The Republican-led Legislature did not choose its battle wisely this time. Today marks the 43rd day of the ongoing 60-day regular legislative session. Of the 1,789 bills […]
Editorials
Did someonesay an epidemic? Update on state’s pilot project to fightopioid crisis lacks any sense of urgency
“You know I’m an impatient guy. We’ve got to move on this, that’s all there is to it.” Most assumed when Gov. Jim Justice said that on […]
Carry books, not guns, on campus: Measure to allow firearms at schools puts public safety at risk rather than enhances it
Some argue that the proliferation of firearms in public venues curbs gun violence. We think it only triggers it. This week, the House Judiciary Committee hosted a […]
HB 2673 worth a plugged $4M: Measure occupies the middle ground on capping orphaned wells in state
It’s a common argument against any number of issues. Some call it black-and-white thinking, but in recent years most refer to it as a false choice. You […]
Time’s almost up: Delegate Porterfield should resign unless heowns up to his hate and apologizes
Time’s almost up Delegate Eric Porterfield. When news of his hate-filled diatribe was first reported Feb. 6 in a House Government Organization Committee meeting we were appalled. […]
The House is in order: ‘Lower’ chamber looks to be higher road than Senate
Was it personal or was it political? Or was it something else? Many are still unsure what was behind the state Senate’s rush job on SB 451, […]
Statistical area merger ahead? Idea to combine federally designated regions worth exploring to spur real bragging rights
It would be utter exaggeration to draw parallels to our circumstances and those in “The Grapes of Wrath.” But John Steinbeck’s remark about bragging is as befitting […]
Levy will improve more than schools: Preston voters’ recent passage of initiative casts a positive light on county’s future
Despite being eclipsed by SB 451, a groundhog unable to find his shadow and the gloom of winter, Preston County cast a positive light on itself Saturday. […]
Don’t let riotous behavior snowball: Police and WVU should respond accordingly to criminal acts during snow day block party
Why not let it snow arrests, expulsions and discipline? To simply chalk up Friday’s snow day block party gone criminal to some kids misbehaving is a mistake. […]
State takes wheel on vehicle count: New law should help Fleet Management know what exactly is in its parking lot
Three years, thousands of vehicles (depends on whose estimate) and one House bill later, we have an answer. Of course, we still have questions, too, about the […]
