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See no evil

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For a second year running, West Virginia finished dead last in an annual business survey of state legal climates. Read More »

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McGraw targeted because he is successful

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Hughes

CHARLESTON — We believe the West Virginia Attorney General’s office has been targeted by the American Tort Reform Association because General Darrell McGraw is one of the most successful Attorneys General in the country at holding members of the American Tort Reform Association accountable for violations of the law. No good deed goes unpunished.
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State is low when it comes to high-tech

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Kercheval

MORGANTOWN — When it comes to high-tech jobs, West Virginia is on the low end.
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Choices, and their consequences

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Once a prominent Charleston attorney and sports agent, Dante DiTrapano is headed to prison. And he’s going because of what he’s done, not what he has. Read More »

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A lost jobs prospect leads to losing West Virginians

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Cohen

CHARLESTON — Is it not surprising that an Indiana-based plastics company recently chose our Virginia neighbor over the Mountain State to expand its operations? Read More »

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Governor’s Internship Program is a great opportunity

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Manchin

CHARLESTON — With summer nearing, many students are starting to finalize their plans for summer employment. I encourage college students to apply for the Governor’s Internship Program and learn from some of West Virginia’s top employers this summer.
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It’s a shame about Ray

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When Ray Harron decided to manufacture cancer diagnoses for money, he was probably thinking about his own bottom line. Read More »

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Letter to the Editor: Another victim ready to speak out

Dear Editor: I read with interest your recent article on Joey’s Ice Cream Trucks. My partner and I were also scammed by Joey. It would be interesting to see how many people really have been scammed by him. I wonder … Read More »

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Research is a good investment for West Virginia

By GOV. JOE MANCHIN CHARLESTON — I was pleased to learn the National Trust for Historic Preservation recently named Morgantown one of its Dozen Distinctive Destinations for 2007. This prestigious annual designation recognizes communities in which residents have worked to … Read More »

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Attorney General’s office = ‘Weekend At Bernie’s’

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Sprouse

CHARLESTON — Not sure if anyone saw the article about Attorney General Darrell McGraw’s new committee. One word. Absurd.
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Cold (cash) comfort

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The impulse is human nature, and fleeting. When something goes wrong in life, we immediately rack our brains for someone (or something) else to blame. Read More »

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Gambling isn’t economic development

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McKinney

CHARLESTON — West Virginia lawmakers have wrapped up the 2007 legislative session, and the major piece of legislation emerging from the 60-day session was the bill permitting racetracks to add table games, pending approval by voters of the four counties where the tracks are located.
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The life of a defense lawyer

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Sprouse

CHARLESTON — Most people don’t know Tom Smith. But, if you are at the Capitol or if you are need of a good defense lawyer, you know his name.

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