In Ankara, the capital of Turkey, Nathan, Shale Crescent USA president, and I were interviewed by Turkish media. They did audio and video and translated into Turkish. The audio was turned into articles for print media. The questions asked were meant to inform Turkish viewers and readers. No ...
It’s a story common for regions of West Virginia that border Pennsylvania, Ohio and Kentucky. A recent college graduate of West Virginia University lands their first job in Pennsylvania. When it comes to deciding which state is more appealing on the tax front, the choice is clear: ...
West Virginians value independence. We believe in open debate, fair competition, and the idea that taxpayers — not partisan middlemen — should decide where public dollars are spent. That’s why it’s troubling that state and federal agencies increasingly rely on opaque “media rating” ...
Today I removed my name from the ballot for re-election to the Wood County Board of Education. While I have enjoyed serving on the board of education tremendously, my wife and I are currently planning to downsize our home and purchase another residence in Wood County. Being that board members ...
The Parkersburg City Council regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 24, wasn’t entirely contentious and unpleasant. Council did vote 7-1 (with only District 3 Councilman Roger Brown voting “no” and District 6 Councilman Mike Reynolds absent) to reinstate open public forum, wherein members of ...
If West Virginia lawmakers are looking to reduce rates on something, there is another issue that should be commanding their attention. The Mountain State’s foster care rate is eight times the national average. It is one of the few categories in which we are — shamefully — first in the ...
