Opinions
THEIR VIEW: Small Business Jobs Act provides tools for growth
On Sept. 27, President Obama signed into law the Small Business Jobs Act, the most significant piece of small business legislation in over a decade. The law provides entrepreneurs and small business owners with greater access to capital and more tax relief so they can grow and create the jobs America needs.
THEIR VIEW: Gubernatorial succession controversy looms
By HOPPY KERCHEVAL
THEIR VIEW: State Supreme Court changes the rules
MORGANTOWN -- One of the beauties of the American court system is transparency. The vast majority of court proceedings are open to the public; court documents are a matter of public record; jurors are free to talk about their deliberations after the verdict is issued.
THEIR VIEW: Why repeal the healthcare act?
WAYNE -- It is with no little dismay that I note the number of candidates for political office who assert -- even brag -- they would repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Healthcare Act if they are elected. In my view, that is a little like throwing your shoes away because the laces are too long.
THEIR VIEW: Justice for all is the bottom line
CHARLESTON -- "Justice for All" is more than just a slogan, a quick, neat way to indicate the diverse and lengthy list of supporters of my campaign for justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court. It is also a kind of personal commitment, my heartfelt pledge by which I live. It is the only standard I have known, the fundamental ethic which I have kept every single day I have been fortunate enough to serve West Virginians from the bench.
THEIR VIEW: Manchin still dragged down by Obama
MORGANTOWN -- The latest TV ad by the National Republican Senatorial Committee is the most direct indicator of Gov. Joe Manchin's serious problem this election year.
THEIR VIEW: W.Va. appeals process too restrictive
HARPERS FERRY -- Our state currently has one of the most restrictive appeals processes in the nation. It is one of only 10 states in the nation without an intermediate court of appeals.
THEIR VIEW: The world is not flat, but much of Colorado is
CHARLESTON -- For some crusaders, the facts just don't matter -- they twist them out of recognition or don't even look.
THEIR VIEW: Ignore rhetoric, watch political work
CHARLESTON -- As lawmakers gather in Charleston this week for our monthly meetings, the nation is wrapping up what has proven to be a particularly contentious primary election season.
THEIR VIEW: It isn't too late for the facts, is it?
CHARLESTON -- A recent article by the chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce provided me with much food for personal reflection. My basic understanding of history and statistics then inspired me to further investigate a number of these articulated "facts."
THEIR VIEW: About that Nike ad ... get a life!
MORGANTOWN -- You've heard by now that Nike changed the background of its promotional ad for the new WVU football "Battle Gear" uniform because of objections by mountaintop removal opponents.
THEIR VIEW: Bad legal climate -- not bad geography -- holds our state back
CHARLESTON -- It's no surprise that the newest leader of West Virginia's personal injury bar, Michael J. Romano, thinks our state's legal climate is fine as is. However, it was quite interesting to read Mr. Romano's recent guest column on what really hurts West Virginia's job prospects -- too many mountains!
THEIR VIEW: Candidates should rely on facts, not push buttons
Romano CLARKSBURG -- Reading Judge John Yoder's recent guest column in The West Virginia Record reminded me why our country is so divided.