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Overreach: Warner right to stand against federal demand

West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner was right to stand firm against federal attempts to force him to produce unredacted statewide voter registration lists. U.S. District Judge Thomas E. Johnston earlier this week denied the motion made by the U.S. Department of Justice AND granted a ...

Foster Care: Children can’t afford more shameful delays

Last week, a federal judge denied a request by state officials to pause a class action lawsuit that challenges conditions in West Virginia’s foster care system. Good. U.S. District Judge Joseph Goodwin is correct not to allow the state to continue stalling before it faces this case. Gov. ...

Life Through the Lens: Be careful what you wish for

“You wished for this.” *** King Midas. That name didn’t use to mean what it means now. Back then, he was known as simply “Midas” or “Mi-guy.” He was amiable and gentle. He spent evenings with his family – no frills, just fun. He spent many of his nights at the local pub where ...

Chelsea Ruby: Tourism secretary deserves praise

Across three West Virginia gubernatorial administrations, Chelsea Ruby has been an incredibly capable and steady hand in changing the way travelers (and Mountain State residents) think about the wonders of our state. She has helped turn tourism into a powerful part of our economy, rather than ...