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Author: Hoppy Kercheval, WVMetroNews.com
Justice’s $100 vaccine carrot needs fine tuning
As the pace of Covid-19 vaccinations has slowed across the country, states and communities are trying creative incentives to encourage individuals to get their shots. New Jersey […]
Lose a seat: West Virginia’s congressional musical chairs
The new U.S. Census figures have set the stage for congressional musical chairs in West Virginia. The decline in population here and the growth in other states […]
The transgender athlete learning curve in West Virginia
There is an intense debate over legislation in West Virginia concerning transgender athletes. At issue is whether school students whose biological sex is male but whose gender […]
Note to Gov. Justice: Be careful what you wish for
Gov. Justice is fond of spicing up his speeches with old adages and bits of folksy wisdom. One of my favorites that he used during the tax […]
Does Gayle Manchin’s nomination undermine Joe’s independence?
President Joe Biden is nominating Gayle Manchin of West Virginia to become Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission. The ARC is a federal agency that invests tax […]
Voting milestone: Marking the 26th Amendment’s anniversary
Fifty years ago Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 26th Amendment, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18. The House approved the amendment 401 […]
Governor, House Republicans not on the same page
The most common question heard under the State Capitol dome when discussing a particular bill is, “Do you have the votes?” The merits of legislation, or the […]
West Virginia, send a message: Pass the Fairness Act
West Virginia is always searching for ways to attract more people here and encourage our young people to stay, in hopes of growing our economy. So here […]
Gov. Justice open to recreational marijuana legalization
Gov. Jim Justice’s opposition to legalizing marijuana for recreational purposes appears to be softening. Justice opened the door just a crack during a virtual town hall meeting […]
