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Red Flags Politicians

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It was just one man’s opinion but it’s concerning nonetheless — for the long term as well as the short term. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, an interview about which the newspaper reported on Feb. 17, Dr. Richard Pazdur alleged that fast-track drug approvals had been politicized in a manner in which he never had experienced in his 26 years at the federal Food and Drug Administration. Pazdur was a top federal drug regulator at the time of his abrupt departure from the FDA in December. Pazdur, who is an oncologist, had “scrutinized applications for cancer ...

Job Growth

Editorials

Residents of this region pride themselves on a pioneering spirit that has spread across generations of those who helped fuel and build this country. But these days, we’re falling behind as others have picked up the torch. In fact, according to WalletHub’s “Most and Least Innovative States (2026),” Ohio ranks 40th in the country, and West Virginia ranks a predictable 49th. According to the study, the most innovative places are Washington, D.C., Massachusetts and California. Those measures are based on data points such as the share of STEM professionals, research and ...

Nothing is ‘off limits’ in Trump’s second term

Columnists

As the No Kings protest testifies, the political terrain favors activists. Donald Trump’s second term has been one that never rests; if it is not Truth Social posts, it is the President’s gratuitous remarks. Nothing is off limits as far as Trump is concerned. Whether rejoicing at the death of Robert Mueller or his attacks on Conservative Supreme Court justices for their anti-terrorist decision, all boundaries are ignored. The problem with this approach is that Trump only strengthens his enemies and alienates reliable Tories. In this respect, he seems determined to break his MAGA ...

Sammy’s Law

Editorials

A bipartisan group of lawmakers in Washington, D.C., has been working on ways to better protect kids online by giving parents the right to receive safety notifications through Federal Trade Commission-regulated third-party providers. Versions of Sammy’s Law, introduced in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, are meant to help alert parents when their children are taking part in potentially risky interactions. U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, has joined Sens. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Katie Britt, R-Ala.; along with U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., and Buddy ...

Money

Editorials

State Treasurer Larry Pack regularly announces instances of unclaimed property funds being returned to West Virginians. The idea surely is to inspire more people to check whether there is money owed to them, as the state is sitting on more than $536 million that should be in someone else’s hands. A particularly dazzling example was unveiled last week, as Pack’s office was able to return more than $354,000 in unclaimed property to Vandalia Health Inc. “We are grateful the Treasurer found this significant amount of unclaimed funds,” said Dave Ramsey, president and CEO of ...

Wayfinder

Editorials

There is still what to many West Virginians is an unfathomable amount of money to be spent out of the money entrusted to the West Virginia First Foundation. Nearly $40 million has already been handed out in grants. Now the foundation is planning to spend another $1.5 million to figure out what to do with what’s left. West Virginia University’s Health Affairs Institute, in partnership with the Institute for Policy Research and Public Affairs, and Data Drive WV, has been asked to spend the next year-and-a-half developing a better picture of needs, opportunities and the gaps that must ...