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Is a Special Session in the Cards?

CHARLESTON — We are less than two weeks away from the end of the 2020 legislative session at midnight April 10 and already there is talk of a special session in the air. Gov. Jim Justice is furious that his bills are not moving in the House and Senate to cut the personal income tax rate by ...

With Arms Wide Open

Two shots in our arms and time to let that immunity sink in have given way to brighter days. And not too long ago, there was a celebration of renewed life that included hugs after months without. As our grandchildren exited their front door to greet us, there was nothing more wonderful than ...

Opioid Abuse Has Become America’s Forgotten Crisis

Editor’s note: This piece by Rep. David McKinley originally appeared in The Hill. If parents understand one thing, it’s the importance of multi-tasking. Each day, parents are faced with a to-do list — getting Timmy to his soccer game, ensuring all the household chores are done, and ...

Marshall Memo: Haines Gets New, Four-Year Contract With Marshall Schools

Marshall County Superintendent of Schools Shelby Haines has a new four-year contract. Members of the Marshall County Board of Education this past week unanimously approved the new contact that will go into effect July 1. In addition, the board approved the 2021-22 operating levy that will ...

Hard Choices Will Help Grow W.Va.’s Future

As a fiscal conservative, I strongly believe government should strive to keep budgets in check, find efficiencies and use taxpayers’ dollars wisely in our efforts to keep tax burdens low. When governments act in good faith, markets can flourish, and the citizenry can be lifted into ...

Appalachian Coal Will Fuel America’s Recovery

Tens-of-millions of Americans are now vaccinated and millions more will be very soon. The U.S. appears to be turning the corner on the pandemic, and as we shift from just trying to hold the economy together to rebuilding and recovery, Appalachian miners are poised to take center ...