News & Archive
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Manchin has until today to sign budget
(Jun 05)
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More W.Va. homes will benefit from weatherization
Program getting boost from stimulus to help low-income families improve energy efficiency
(Jun 05)
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Manchin, legislative leaders pleased with special session
(Jun 04)
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Lawmakers worry about health cuts in budget
(Jun 04)
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W.Va. PEIA: Four hearings, then decide retiree benefits
(Jun 04)
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North Carolina woman indicted in state auditor scam
(Jun 03)
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State museum almost ready for June 21 opening
(Jun 03)
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Lawmaker vows protest if W.Va. Turnpike tolls go up
(Jun 03)
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Legislature finishes special session; all 15 items approved
(Jun 02)
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Legislature to resume work today
(May 26)
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Manchin wants flood declaration for 3 more counties
(May 25)
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W.Va. lawmakers face tight schedule to pass budget
(May 24)
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Stimulus could offset looming W.Va. budget cuts
(May 22)
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State gives tax breaks to flood victims
(May 20)
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W.Va. PEIA to reconsider retiree subsidies June 4
(May 20)
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PEIA retiree subsidy averages 72 percent
(May 20)
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Special session agenda could be lengthy
(May 19)
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Live Chat with Speaker Rick Thompson
(Apr 23)
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Live Chat with Delegate Carrie Webster
(Mar 25)
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Gazette endorsements in the Democratic Primary
(May 05)
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Ethics panel happy with legislative session
(Apr 04)
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Record sum set aside for state paving
(Aug 23)
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Revenue from table games to help state pay debts
(Aug 06)
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Better business: Time is right to devise a W.Va. solution to health-care woes
(Aug 05)
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New Law Would Let Parents Insure Kids Til Mid-20s
(Apr 01)
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House to Exceed Teacher Pay Proposal Speaker Expects Action on Corrections Pay, Health Benefits for CPS Workers
(Feb 09)
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New Speaker Already Making Changes
(Jan 11)
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Speaker Selects Leadership
(Dec 14)
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Manchin: Democrats will maintain majority
(Oct 05)
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Kiss shares possible plan of run for governor
(Sep 17) As his legislative career has been drawing to a close, Bob Kiss has devoted more time to his law practice and his family, even taking his wife and two young sons on a trip to Disney World.
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Interim session proved to be very busy and productive
(Sep 17) Last week, the West Virginia Legislature completed its monthly three-day interim session, which proved to be a very busy and productive one. During the meetings I attended, several issues that I have mentioned in this column were addressed.
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JANET KEATING: Is Blankenship's concern really for 'sake of the kids'?
(Sep 17) Does Don Blankenship, CEO of Massey Energy, really thinks that "plaintiff attorneys and politicians" own West Virginia? That's what he wrote when he attempted to rebut a recent opinion piece that cited veteran Herald-Dispatch reporter Tom Miller's study of land ownership in West Virginia.
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Discharge motions bad public policy
(Sep 17) During interim meetings, Delegate John Pino, D-Fayette, politely reminded me that in a column in the spring, I said Id have more comments later about why motions to discharge bills from committee are bad public policy.
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Region 'shortchanged' in road plan, lawmaker says
(Sep 13) Four consulting firms plowed into five categories, using a Wisconsin road priority model in devising a controversial six-year highway plan for West Virginia, Transportation Secretary Paul Mattox explained Tuesday.
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Editorial: State officials are being responsible
(Aug 31) Using windfalls to cut debt is behavior West Virginians deserve
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Manchin Ready to Counter Blankenship
(Aug 31) Governor Manchin says he will use his time and his money to try to counter the efforts by Don Blankenship to oust Democrats from the House of Delegates this fall.
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West Virginians should stand up to Blankenship
(Aug 31) I find it interesting that while you criticize Justice Larry Starcher for his "railings" about Don Blankenship, you somehow give Mr. Blankenship a free pass at his railing about a sitting Supreme Court Justice while Massey Energy, the company for which he serves as CEO, has a pending appeal in front of that very court.
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Blankenship aiming to own W.Va.
(Aug 24) A unique sepia-toned brochure sits on the top shelf of my bookcase. It was given to me shortly after our family moved to West Virginia 30 years ago this August.
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Look beyond lies at real motivation of GOP
(Aug 24) People, wake up! Can't you see that you're being manipulated by the rich?
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Blankenship's hit list fires back
(Aug 14) The West Virginia Democratic Party -- and even a few Republicans and Independents -- plan to counterattack Massey Energy Chief Don Blankenship's attempts to influence this year's election.
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Democrats unified against Blankenship
(Aug 03) At the Raleigh County Democratic Executive Committee we appreciate you picnic Sunday there were no disagreements about party unity among politicians.
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Disowning Conservative Politics, Evangelical Pastor Rattles Flock
(Jul 30) MAPLEWOOD, Minn. Like most pastors who lead thriving evangelical megachurches, the Rev. Gregory A. Boyd was asked frequently to give his blessing and the churchs to conservative political candidates and causes.
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Payola - Don't conceal it
(Jul 21)
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State asks 16 sponsors to explain building delay
(Jul 21) Sixteen economic development projects across West Virginia risk losing up to $58 million in previously awarded state grant money unless developers prove they have taken significant steps to complete the projects.
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Sago report proposes reforms
(Jul 20) 'Everything that could go wrong did go wrong'
BUCKHANNON - Lightning probably ignited the Jan. 2 explosion at the Sago Mine, but 12 miners would not have died if they had been given better breathing devices and communications gear and if rescuers had gone underground sooner, according to an independent report commissioned by Gov. Joe Manchin.
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Juveniles - Don't Hide Murders
(Jul 20) HURRAH for Gov. Manchin, who has joined the call for public identification of violent teens who commit murder and other savage crimes.
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Fiscal conservatism should not trump children's health - by Delegate Don C. Perdue
(Jul 19) The most clever Scoutmaster I ever heard of would routinely bring his patrol leaders in to a room with a number of chairs strewn about in random fashion and tell them to observe the area for several minutes.
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