Savings are a good start in fighting disability fraud
Commentary
By Patrick Morrisey, Attorney General of West Virginia
One of life’s little pleasant surprises is reaching into an old coat pocket and finding a few misplaced dollars.
Even better is keeping millions of dollars in the pockets...
The Appalachian Trail: A path from our past into our future
Commentary
By Maury Johnson
ATC MEMBER - Greenville, WV
For the past three years people in WV and VA have been dealing with various natural gas pipeline project proposals. All of these projects have their pros and...
WV economy would suffer under proposed health care plans
CommentaryA West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy report, West Virginia Economy Would Suffer Under Proposed Health Care Plans, breaks down the economic gains the state has experienced since the passage of the Affordable...
At the Capitol: Legislature approves budget plan
Commentary
By Phil Kabler
For the West Virginia Press Association
After 20 days in special session, at a cost of more than $600,000, legislators figuratively threw up their hands and gave up on efforts to reach a...
Echo from the Hills
Today is West Virginia’s birthday, and I am pondering the reason why God chose to put me in this particular place.
I have a fierce loyalty to my native state, and wonder if I would...
The Back Pew – June 17th, 2017
What a whirlwind of a week! In order to make sense of the chaos, let me walk you through the past week day by day.
JUNE 9. A committee charged with finalizing the compromise budget...
Protecting our children from predators
Commentary
By U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-WV
As a father, it’s devastating to hear of children who have been victimized by predators, whether they be strangers or trusted coaches or mentors. My colleagues and I in...
Letter to the Editor: Legislators’ decisions should not be about politics, but about the...
Dear Editor:New River Community and Technical College is in full swing with summer school sessions and preparation for the fall semester. There is never a time that we are not working to provide services...
At the Capitol: Little finalized on the budget
By Phil KablerAfter a total of 15 days in special session, legislators adjourned for the weekend on Friday, with the bulk of issues - a revenue plan, 2017-18 budget bill, funding for the governor’s...
The Back Pew. June 9, 2017
After two weeks of tough budget negotiations, I’ve learned to cut to the chase. Here is the scoop.
DID BUDGET NEGOTIATIONS WORK? Yes, as someone who was in the room, it worked. Gov. Justice mediated...