Medical Marijuana Loses Traction in Charleston
The West Virginia Legislature passed a bill three years ago legalizing the use of medical marijuana. But that law has never really taken effect.
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Whither Hilltop House?
— Harpers Ferry at the mercy of landmark decision in Charleston.
A bill has passed the Legislature taking away the authority of the Harpers Fer...
MARC Train Service Appears to Be Saved
As of this writing (about a week before publication) the West Virginia State Rail Authority (SRA), at the direction of Governor Jim Justice, was activ...
Are the Higher Education Policy Commission’s Days Numbered?
Perhaps. I hope not. But first, let’s look at a bit of history. There have been four different systems of higher education in West Virginia since the ...
MARC Train: Critical Public Hearing
There will be a public hearing on the future of the MARC commuter train on Saturday, September 7, in Charles Town, 10am until noon. It’s important to ...
Partisan Gerrymandering is Constitutional
About a month ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that what is called “partisan gerrymandering” passes constitutional muster. But that doesn’t make it r...
Keep the Trains Running!
The Maryland Rail Corporation (MARC) has informed the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) that passenger service from West Virginia wil...
West Virginia’s Premature Budget
The leadership of the West Virginia Legislature is beating its breasts about passing a budget without extending the Regular Session. This was the seco...