This weekend marks days 32 and 33 of the West Virginia Legislature’s 60-day regular session. After quick movement the past few sessions on issues important to West Virginia’s future, lawmakers have, at least to date, focused primarily on social and cultural matters along with a few election-related items. These are not bills that will help your average West Virginian pay their bills, nor items that will provide opportunities for youth to remain here. That’s important to note.

The election-related matters included a ban on ranked-choice voting — something that wasn’t being done here — and a return to the partisan election of judges. Again, after 31 full days, not much of substance.

The clock is ticking on this session. Tuesday marks the final day for bills to be introduced in the House. The Senate’s final day for new legislation is March 24. West Virginia has many needs that have yet to even be discussed — the future of PEIA, foster care, and more. Failing to address these pressing matters would be the wrong course for lawmakers to take. Get the work done.