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Some real gems in this piece from quotes on both sides of the aisle. #WestVirginia politics at its finest. Budget battles ahead in the Mountain State. #Appalachia

Thanks Sam!

County election turnout maps (choropleths) for West Virginia.

Good coverage by @bradmcelhinny.bsky.social on early tea-leaf-reading in WV. Dem's filed candidates in most races - a signal about national level prospects. But in the state, midterms are super low turnout elections.

Save the post. Hundreds of workers at the Washington Post stand to lose their jobs in layoffs, which could render The Post unrecognizable amid some of the most severe staff cuts the newspaper has ever seen. If you value The Post and care about its future, we ask that you join us in person in our call to #SaveThePost. Feb 5, 2026 @ 1301 K St. NW 12:00-1:00pm

Jeff Bezos, one of the richest people on Earth, just eliminated hundreds of union jobs at the Washington Post.

Solidarity with @postguild.bsky.social. Join them tomorrow, February 5 at 12:00 p.m. for a rally to #SaveThePost.

Trying to be helpful here! My station in Kentucky is hiring a reporter: www.weku.org/employment

Drink the beer! Sing with joy!

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Surge of Democrats, women file to run for office in West Virginia’s 2026 primary election • West Virginia Watch Democrats have filed to run for at least 85 seats in the West Virginia House of Delegates and 17 of the 19 seats up for grabs in the Senate.

Surge of Democrats, women file to run for office in West Virginia’s 2026 primary election

Best showing in a bit. Maybe the canary in the coal mine (pun intended). Whether they win or not it's an indicator of larger shifts. Good coverage from @westvirginiawatch.com and @lorikerseywv.bsky.social.

Suspect in deadly shooting of guard member pleads not guilty amid death penalty discussion • West Virginia Watch Department of Justice attorneys said a decision will be made by May as to what kind of death penalty charges could be pursued for the suspect accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard…

Department of Justice attorneys said that a final decision will be made by May as to what kind of death penalty charges could be pursued for the suspect accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members in the nation’s capital, reports @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social.

Appreciate you, Sam

The U.S. will likely lose its measles elimination status. Here's what that means The South Carolina measles outbreak is now bigger than last year's Texas outbreak and is happening as the U.S. is poised to lose its measles elimination status.

The South Carolina measles outbreak is now bigger than last year's Texas outbreak and is happening as the U.S. is poised to lose its measles elimination status.

Thanks for the endorsement @sam-workman.bsky.social! Much obliged ..

The Daily West Virginia Weakly: January 6, 2026 Another potential tax cut, data center debate and the return of Hellbender Burritos

#WestVirginia

The Daily West Virginia Weakly: January 5, 2026 West Virginia reacts to military action in Venezuela and the regular session of the West Virginia Legislature starts next week

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Public comments due Dec. 26 for WV’s coal- and natural gas-reliant ‘50 by 50’ power generation plan • West Virginia Watch As Gov. Patrick Morrisey moves forward with efforts to more than triple West Virginia’s electric generating capacity, the state is seeking public comments to help shape the policies.

As Gov. Patrick Morrisey moves forward with efforts to more than triple West Virginia’s electric generating capacity to 50 gigawatts by 2050 — dubbed the “50 by 50” generation plan — the state Office of Energy is seeking public comments to help shape the policies, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.

Political debates overshadow the sacrifice of West Virginia National Guard members • West Virginia Watch For a state that does not have a major active duty military presence, a tremendous number of Mountaineers have served in uniform.

ICYMI please read & share this piece from me for @westvirginiawatch.com
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Giles Snyder (@gilessnyder) My dog Clio has an “alternative diet.” #WestVirginia

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Giles Snyder (@gilessnyder) Wow! The sky above my neighborhood this morning.

To whoever is in charge of the sky -- good job this morning.

The Daily West Virginia Weakly: December 16, 2025 Shelley Moore Capito is running for reelection, Jim Justice is appealing a judgement against him and the Governor's Mansion decked out for the holidays

Good morning #WestVirginia! Get caught up with the Weakly ...

Senator Shelley Moore Capito announces re-election bid - WV MetroNews Capito kicked her campaign off with a video announcement that links her political goals closely with President Donald Trump.

Didn't see this coming..

My pleasure. It's a good listen!

The Daily West Virginia Weakly: December 11, 2025 Sarah Beckstrom, data center podcast, school closures and Charleston's Christmas Parade

Today's newsletter has a link to an @brookings.edu podcast on the Tucker County data center controversy. #WestVirginia

Samuel Workman, Ph.D. - Atholl Brose This is one of the world's oldest cocktails. It originates in the 1400s and gets its name from Earl Atholl, who used the mixture to quash a rebellion from th...

This week's cocktail comes from Scotland. Its OLD and perfect for Argyle weather. But disrespect it, and like a muscular Scot, it'll throw you down a well. This is the Atholl Brose. 🍸🍹 #cocktails

Our Common Nature With Yo-Yo Ma, Inside Appalachia - West Virginia Public Broadcasting This week, we learn about a new podcast from WNYC called "Our Common Nature." Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and producer Ana González visited Appalachia. They went to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Mammo...

This is really good, H/T @gilessnyder.bsky.social from his substack wvpublic.org/wvpb-podcast...

Border patrol agent training facility could expand in Harpers Ferry under Moore’s new bill • West Virginia Watch Congressman Riley Moore said he’d introduce legislation with the goal of growing a training center for border patrol agents in Harpers Ferry.

Congressman Riley Moore said he’d introduce legislation Monday with the goal of growing a training center for border patrol agents in Harpers Ferry, reports @amelianews.bsky.social.

West Virginia voters confused by off-year election schedule, clerks prepare for 2026 midterms CHARLESTON, W.Va. — There are no statewide elections on any ballots in West Virginia this year, but not everyone knows it.

Then there's this ...

Also, great idea to throw a little public policy in there!

Pleasure working with you, @sam-workman.bsky.social. I think it worked out great!