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The PSC has gone loco on new area code

January 30, 2008 11:38 PM
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Sprouse

Sometimes, government officials don’t think through the implications of their decisions.
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High court intrigue

January 25, 2008 12:54 PM
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Chief Judge Spike Maynard certainly didn’t have to do it.
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Providing the basics for business and residential development

January 24, 2008 10:45 AM
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CHARLESTON — I recently traveled to Hampshire County and the historic city of Romney to discuss infrastructure needs with the county commission, area mayors and local officials. Like those from any county or city across our state or across the country, they have a priority list of worthwhile projects they’d like to see happen, and for which they’d like state assistance. Read More »

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Linking the silver screen with W.Va. courts

January 24, 2008 8:45 AM
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CHARLESTON — Before we know it, we will be riveted on the annual celebration of the motion picture industry’s best work, at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on Feb. 24.
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McGraw’s loyal Senate subjects

January 18, 2008 3:53 PM
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It’s an annual tradition in constitutional republics like ours: elected representatives gather and hold hearings to publicly scrutinize spending of our tax dollars before starting to shell them out. Read More »

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Independent scrutiny of WVU degree scandal is needed

January 17, 2008 10:00 AM
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WHEELING — West Virginia is and always has been my home. West Virginia University is my University, and where I proudly earned my law degree. I am deeply saddened and troubled that WVU is allowing its reputation to be tarnished by what is perceived to be the granting of a degree to the Governor’s daughter that may not have been actually earned. Read More »

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Former residents, come home to West Virginia

January 16, 2008 10:11 AM
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CHARLESTON — Last week, I delivered my fourth State of the State address to West Virginians. I was pleased to share our significant progress and highlight the accomplishments we have made together.
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Starcher slapped down

January 11, 2008 9:40 AM
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It’s rare when a state Supreme Court Justice upbraids another state Supreme Court Justice publicly, straight from the bench. Read More »

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A RichRod buyout clause for each Promise Scholar?

January 10, 2008 8:13 AM
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Sprouse

Huh? That was my reaction to Gov. Joe Manchin’s State of the State speech. Read More »

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Not ready for reform

January 4, 2008 11:36 AM
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When asked what was the biggest problem facing West Virginia’s court system, our state judges and magistrates were unanimous.
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Has the jury reached a verdict? Your role in a fair judiciary

January 3, 2008 9:16 AM
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Cohen

CHARLESTON — We are all familiar with the Constitutional guarantee to trail by a jury of our peers. It is brilliant principle of democracy to reflect the conscience of a community.
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Recreational Trails Program a great resource for state

January 3, 2008 7:48 AM
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Manchin

CHARLESTON — Last month, I joined representatives from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the West Virginia Department of Transportation to award more than $990,000 in Recreational Trail Program grant awards to 22 projects across our state.
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