The state Senate has 34 qualified members, across political lines and the full spectrum of ideology. Often, during the regular session this winter, these lawmakers did valuable […]
Opinion
Letters to the editor June 2
Future climate put at risk by administration The news has been full of stories of disastrous weather events of late: Heavy rainfall followed by floods in the […]
More at risk in road work than repairs
If your idea of looking for adventure is to head out on the highway this summer, take it slow. Amid West Virginia’s Roads to Prosperity and secondary […]
If you take a hike be prepared and do so responsibly
Last weekend, we took a small step toward the start of summer, unofficially anyway. There was no shortage of fun — pools opened, backyard barbecues were cooking […]
Report misses mark on needle exchange program
Last week, the Harm Reduction Journal published a report by Johns Hopkins University critical of the decision last year to shut down the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department’s (KCHD) […]
Infrastructure calls for public’s interest beyond paying for it
Lately, the importance of infrastructure escapes no one. Against a backdrop of constant controversy from the White House to the Statehouse and red hot issues ranging from […]
Rush job contrary to good judgment and careful thought
READ THE draft Student Success Act online go to: wvlegislature.gov/committees/senate/documents/Draft-Student-Success-Act-5-24-19.pdf If you want you can read all 144 pages of it, too, by Saturday. Also study it, […]
Letters to the editor May 29
Why not just allow the reservoir to replenish Presently, if MUB can’t use the Monongahela River for water, then water is taken from Cobun Creek, causing the […]
Schools’ initiative on mental health looks to be smart
Every state legislator should make a mental note of this initiative. Expanded School Mental Health is already in 40 schools in 20 counties and for anyone that’s […]
Letters to the editor May 27
MUB needs to slow down on new pipeline’s path Based on the information disclosed at the MUB (Morgantown Utility Board) meeting on Wednesday. it is clear that […]
