Gov. Jim Justice and Senate President Craig Blair are headed for a showdown — or maybe a compromise — this special session on tax relief. Justice’s plan […]
Tag: Gov. Justice
July 10 letters to the editor
Last thing downtown needs is a gun shop I’d wager that my fiancée and I live closest to the potential site of Big Daddy Guns of almost […]
Economic reality check
This past Wednesday, Gov. Jim Justice scoffed at a WalletHub ranking that put West Virginia’s economy last overall in the nation. Specifically, he called it “political garbage” […]
Police should send military-grade equipment back to the battlefield
Earlier this month, Gov. Jim Justice asked the West Virginia National Guard and Department of Homeland Security to collect and send excess body armor to Ukraine and […]
Gov. Justice declares State of Preparedness for 41 counties ahead of potential flooding
Most of West Virginia — including Monongalia, Preston and Marion counties — is expected to experience heavy rain today and Friday. This could lead to flooding, especially […]
The Good, the Bad and the Stupid 3
Good: HB 4074 — Meghan’s Law; to train public school personnel and students regarding self-harm and eating disorder signs, prevention and treatment. The mental health crisis is […]
Apology or outrage?
Like many West Virginians, I was upset when singer Bette Midler, angry about Sen. Joe Manchin’s objection to the Build Back Better plan, tweeted that our state […]
Justice overcame COVID — thanks to vaccine, booster
After a bout with COVID-19, Gov. Jim Justice is back in the saddle and once again leading his COVID briefings. We’re glad to hear the governor is […]
Gov. needs to fund mental health
When West Virginia University revealed it had found a public suicide threat, it responded immediately by reminding the letter’s writer and all students that they could seek […]
Guest essay: Shining a light on mental health
by Azeem Khan and Olivia Dowler It is discouraging that a recent effort from members of the West Virginia University Student Government Association to engage Gov. Jim […]
