Here are words you would rarely put together: railroad safety and the Public Service Commission of West Virginia. Yet, when it comes to keeping rails safe and clear in the Mountain State, those duties fall to our Commission. And the center of that work is Operation Lifesaver. For more ...

There is a silence unlike any other when a certain heartbeat stops. It is a specific kind of quiet. One that seems to settle into the floorboards. And it remains a part of our home forever. It is a quiet so heavy that it feels as if it has its very own weight to it. How can air feel ...

I am very proud of all my children, especially my oldest son, Paulie. He is smart, compassionate and is growing into a fine young man. What’s gratifying to me, though, is that he is developing a genuine love for history. As a child of two historians, he has always been exposed to our past, ...

Since former governor Jim Justice took his oath of office as a U.S. senator last year and former attorney general Patrick Morrisey was sworn in as West Virginia’s 37th governor, there has been somewhat of a cold war between the two officials. I won’t go over the entire history of the cold ...

We have about one week remaining until the filing deadline for West Virginia’s May 12 primary election, and...honestly...I’m a little disappointed in what I’ve been seeing so far. I’ve mentioned it before, but, while having more candidates does tend to mean more work for your local ...

Charleston, W.Va. – Childcare sits at the crossroads of economic growth, community stability, early childhood education, and family well‑ being. Reliable and available daycare is not a convenience for many working parents. And affordable daycare in all 55 counties has become a major issue ...