The people’s business stops where a lawmaker’s tiff starts? What the heck? We refer to Delegate Eric Porterfield, R-Mercer, deciding to invoke a rule that requires the […]
Editorials
More experiments put technology to a vote at the polls
What a difference a week makes at the polls. On Feb. 3, those who swear by smartphone apps got their comeuppance in reporting caucus results from Iowa. […]
No roadwork ahead while legislation just keeps getting all wet
We’re starting to wonder who or what will stop the rain. It’s not enough that it seems like it’s been raining for as long as we can […]
Act as if lives are in the balance on insulin legislation
Getting to “yes” on most legislation is rarely simple. But bills that assist in saving lives, such as HB 4078 and HB 4543, are critical to quickly […]
Flu outbreak calls for all of us to play a role in response
You may be worried sick about the state of the union or even coronavirus. But consider yourself lucky if you’re not actually down with the influenza virus. […]
Trump won’t receive our endorsement
The Dominion Post will not endorse Donald Trump for president in 2020. How could we ever reach that conclusion 268 days out from the Nov. 3 election […]
Stop Congress from letting down Guard troops in our state
This probably only happens once in a red, white and blue moon or so. This week, the Legislature’s House of Delegates voted twice in a row — […]
Legislature needs to take up subject of climate change
You might think this adage just applies to children or teenagers. You know, when they suddenly become too quiet, you better pay attention. As a rule, that’s […]
Trump, Senate will permanently share impeachment stain
This is easy to write, easy to read and seemingly impossible to believe. The U.S. Senate is expected to cast a majority of its votes today for […]
Resolutions seem to promote lawlessness toward gun control
What’s a sure fire way to know it’s an election year? When the gun industry and its lobbyists (lawmakers?) convince voters they’re coming to take your guns […]
