Lawmakers in Charleston made the prudent decision this past week when they agreed to a compromise with Gov. Jim Justice for an additional cut to the personal income tax rate. […]
Opinion
Biden-Harris fiscal record is anemic. What’s next?
By VERONIQUE DE RUGYNo matter the result of next month’s election, President Joe Biden will soon leave the White House. That makes it a good time for a nearly final […]
A political day in court for America
By JAMIE STIEHM Election 2024 is certainly as classic an American courtroom drama as sure as “Twelve Angry Men.”Speaking of angry men, one star witness in the witness box seems […]
Dockworker deal would put U.S. at disadvantage
The International Longshoremen’s Association has reached a tentative agreement to return to work after winning a 62% pay raise over six years, but the labor dispute isn’t over. Round II […]
Child care credit a good step for W.Va. families
Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates did the right thing Monday by passing a child and dependent care credit against the personal income tax. Though some believe we […]
Where we stand one year after Oct. 7 attack
By BEN SHAPIRO In the West, we are on vacation from history. That’s because we are living on the interest earned by our parents and grandparents. The European continent, until […]
Poll workers needed so Nov. 5 election can work
No matter your political leanings, everyone can agree the Nov. 5 general election is an unusually important one for our communities, states and country. From a new president to members […]
Keeping personal politics out of W.Va. government
Lawmakers in West Virginia have every right to support the presidential candidate of their choosing. However, they cross a dangerous line when they attempt to use the power of state […]
W.Va.’s Complicated Picture on Children
Data is a tricky thing.Sometimes it can present a complicated picture. That is the case with two WalletHub studies, one on “2024’s Best and Worst States to Have a Baby,” […]
Should W.Va. look at closing its low-performing schools?
As our state’s population decreases, so does the number of students in our public schools.Declining enrollment, in turn, is creating challenges for our school districts.Some boards of education are facing […]
