Most of us think of the American Red Cross for one of two reasons: blood donations and disaster response. But as the organization points out, its founder Clara Barton was a nursing pioneer who cared deeply about humans and their healthcare. Here in Appalachia, one of the larger healthcare ...
Though the official anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is Aug. 18, West Virginia’s part in approving this monumental and progressive shift played out on March 10, 1920. “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or ...
With resources tighter all around, local and state firefighting agencies already have their hands full. That is why it is essential West Virginia residents follow the burning restrictions of the spring fire season, which kicked off March 1. Due to the conditions at this time of year, outdoor ...
As part of Gov. Mike DeWine’s budget proposal, food banks across Ohio could see a significant reduction in state funding. Most of this is due to the loss of a one-time $7.5 million appropriation in the previous budget. That decrease has food bank organizers worried. “It’s about 3.4 ...
The story of Republican tax policy in the Trump era is the contest between pro-growth ideas and anti-growth income redistribution. An example of both was on display in President Trump’s speech to Congress on Tuesday. The good idea was Trump’s proposal to let companies deduct the full cost ...
Thursday marks Day 30, the halfway mark of the 60-day annual legislative session, but as I write this, I’m having trouble predicting how productive this session will be by the time we get to April 12. According to the Legislature’s website, only two bills have completed the legislative ...