I have read several reports regarding the Governor signing the budget, but not before he used his line-item veto powers on 29 separate items. Both Lori and Brent have insightful[Read More…]
Opinion
The Editorial category is a roundup of links to editorials and columns from West Virginia newspapers.
For better or worse – it’s over…
I spent most of my Monday morning catching up on the final hours of the legislative session by reading all the emails that had accumulated over the weekend. For once,[Read More…]
Legislative inaction…
I found it interesting this week that legislators from both parties criticize the legislature for their lack of action on important topics. Obviously, agreements of the two parties are few[Read More…]
Finally, a good weekend…
Well, I’m back… there was a time I wasn’t sure I would be. This crud is nasty stuff. At Jeanine’s persistence, and frankly I couldn’t stand it any longer, I[Read More…]
West Virginia’s Strong Immunization Laws: A Vital Defense Against Measles and Other Preventable Diseases
As a nurse specializing in infection prevention and an advocate for immunizations, I’ve seen just how crucial immunizations are in keeping our communities safe. Recently, a rise in measles cases[Read More…]
Different location, different needs…
On this page you will find a letter from John Overington, a former, long-time, legislator. On one of my first trips to Charleston, right after Brent Boggs was first elected[Read More…]
Renewed hope…
Last week was a very busy one for me. It was filled with meetings and doctors’ appointments. I could have used a longer weekend to recover. The highlight was the[Read More…]
HB 2480 is a terrible idea…
This legislative session is in its early stages but that doesn’t preclude terrible bills from surfacing. That is exactly the case of House Bill 2480. The bill, introduced by Delegates[Read More…]
Power messes up my Sunday…
I had a rather leisurely weekend. Jeanine is looking to upgrade her jeep, so we spent Saturday in Clarksburg at car dealerships. We visited two. The truck she saw in[Read More…]
Saying goodbye…
Saying goodbye to a loved one or friend is never easy. That is exactly the feeling that I and thousands across the state and nation have after learning about the[Read More…]