by Mac Warner Restoring confidence in our government begins with confidence in our elections. Election confidence has two main components: transparency and process. Much of the recent […]
Guest Essays
Guest essay: Universities collaborate with state for better future
by E. Gordon Gee and Brad D. Smith As presidents of West Virginia’s two large public universities, we share more than a mission to educate our state’s […]
Guest essay: Double down on investment to double our economy
by Del. Daniel Linville “Those manufacturing jobs are gone, and they’re never coming back.” I’ve heard this from naysayers time and again. I don’t blame those who’ve […]
Guest essay: Don’t let the IRS become your accountant
by Michael Oliverio As a financial planner, I help hardworking West Virginians save enough to enjoy their hard-earned retirements and protect themselves against financial loss. My clients […]
Guest essay: A year in the W.Va. courts
by Evan Jenkins As my year as chief justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia ends, I thank those who contributed to the state […]
Guest essay: This New Deal town’s history may be a guide to new state economy
by Randy Vealey Those who do learn history may sometimes be fortunate enough to repeat it. Yes, I’m standing the common saying — “Those who do not […]
Guest essay: The forgotten champions of the pandemic response
by Paul D. Daugherty Since the first hours the pandemic arrived in our state, West Virginia’s nonprofits have taken initiative, shown leadership and provided continuous service from […]
Guest essay: West Virginians can ‘Build Back Better’ without worry of inflation
by Del. Mike Pushkin Much political hay has been made about the opposition of both Sen. Joe Manchin and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito to the current draft […]
Guest essay: We know W.Va. needs Build Back Better. Why doesn’t Sen. Manchin?
by Brian Butcher and Ixya Vega June of this year saw devastating floods ravage our neighborhoods. After the claims were filed, the discussions were held, the explanations […]
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 […]
