Giles Snyder
@gilessnyder.bsky.social
NPR newscaster and aspiring local journalist. Curator of West Virginia news at wvweakly.substack.com
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
Brad McElhinny@bradmcelhinny.bsky.social · 8mo agoAfter a couple of hours of debate, the House of Delegates approved its version of a budget bill, although there’s yet another whiparound ahead as it goes back to the Senate for more changes.
Thanks Sam!
Sam Workman@sam-workman.bsky.social · 8mo agoSome policies are nearing the end of the legislative journey in the Mountain State. As usual, my auld alliance, @gilessnyder.bsky.social has you covered at the West Virginia Weakly. Some of these policies will have a profound influence on the state’s economy and our politics in the coming years. 1/3
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.
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
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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.
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.
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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.
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…
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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 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.
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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.
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.
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ICYMI please read & share this piece from me for @westvirginiawatch.com westvirginiawatch.com/2025/12/18/p...
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.
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To whoever is in charge of the sky -- good job this morning.
Giles Snyder (@gilessnyder)
Wow! The sky above my neighborhood this morning.
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Today's newsletter has a link to an @brookings.edu podcast on the Tucker County data center controversy. #WestVirginia
The Daily West Virginia Weakly: December 11, 2025
Sarah Beckstrom, data center podcast, school closures and Charleston's Christmas Parade
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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
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...
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This is really good, H/T @gilessnyder.bsky.social from his substack wvpublic.org/wvpb-podcast...
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...
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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.
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.
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This week's cocktail is quite an honor. The West Virginia Weakly asked me to pen a recipe and write for their paper and for the Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival in Martinsburg, WV today. Thanks to my good friend @gilessnyder.bsky.social. #cocktails open.substack.com/pub/wvweakly...
The Daily West Virginia Weakly: October 16, 2025
Kanawha school vaccine case, MARL opposition, 'No Kings' rallies and a West Virginia cocktail recipe
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West Virginia’s Medicaid system faces significant changes through the recently-passed “Big, Beautiful Bill Act,” including implementation of a work requirement structure, a state agency leader told lawmakers.
W.Va. Medicaid commissioner describes big changes from 'Big, Beautiful Bill' - WV MetroNews
One of the new provisions is “community engagement requirements” of at least 80 hours per month of work, education or service for able-bodied adults without dependents.
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