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Permitting: McCuskey recognizes threat to state power

West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey is right to understand political extremism paired with federal overreach is a dangerous combination. That’s why a case in Guam felt important enough for him to head up a coalition of 21 states in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a lower ...

National Trails Day: An opportunity to enjoy our parks

Looking for a way to enjoy the beautiful weather and explore our state’s natural wonders? The timing of National Trails Day couldn’t be more perfect. On Saturday, parks across our state will be hosting events including guided hikes and trail clean-ups, as part of the American Hiking ...

Dead Last: West Virginia lawmakers ignoring economic realities

Earlier this spring, the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce waved some red flags regarding the state’s unemployment picture. According to WorkForce West Virginia’s numbers, total employment declined by 6,700 jobs from March 2025 to March 2026. Employment in the state sat at just 744,000 ...

Reporter’s Notebook: Signs and portents

Happy June, everybody. Today marks the meteorological start of summer, and I’m ready to fire up the grill and head to the pool. However, some people are still stuck trying to sell us in the West Virginia political press that the May 12 Republican primary was a victory for the forces of ...