Caity Coyne
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Reporter with West Virginia Watch | Previously Charleston Gazette-Mail and RFA | I have no idea how to use this thing! | Very short, very aware | She/Her
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Journalist Beth Macy raises $350,000 for congressional bid in 24 hours.
She wrote "Dopesick." cardinalnews.org/2025/11/20/m...
She wrote "Dopesick." cardinalnews.org/2025/11/20/m...
Macy raises $350,000 for congressional bid in 24 hours
For comparison, that’s almost as much as Rep. Ben Cline has on hand. It’s also almost twice as much as Shannon Taylor raised when she entered the 1st District race, which is considered …
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November 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Journalist Beth Macy raises $350,000 for congressional bid in 24 hours.
She wrote "Dopesick." cardinalnews.org/2025/11/20/m...
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The agency that distributed nearly half of all clean syringes provided to drug users in West Virginia last year will end its syringe service program next month, officials confirmed to West Virginia Watch on Wednesday, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social and @lorikerseywv.bsky.social.
‘We're going to lose this tool’: Cabell health department to end syringe distribution after 10 years • West Virginia Watch
The agency that distributed nearly half of all clean syringes provided to drug users in West Virginia last year will end its syringe service program next month.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The agency that distributed nearly half of all clean syringes provided to drug users in West Virginia last year will end its syringe service program next month, officials confirmed to West Virginia Watch on Wednesday, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social and @lorikerseywv.bsky.social.
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Walking along the downtowns of Thomas and Davis, West Virginia, over Halloween weekend, fake cobwebs and fall decorations were overshadowed by white and blue signs hanging in the windows of numerous businesses, all reading “No Data Center Complex in Tucker County.” @caitycoyne.bsky.social reports.
'I hope the rest of WV is watching’: Tucker Countians worry how power plant will impact economy • West Virginia Watch
Residents of Tucker County, West Virginia, worry how a proposed power plant will impact the economy and environment.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Walking along the downtowns of Thomas and Davis, West Virginia, over Halloween weekend, fake cobwebs and fall decorations were overshadowed by white and blue signs hanging in the windows of numerous businesses, all reading “No Data Center Complex in Tucker County.” @caitycoyne.bsky.social reports.
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In today’s Reporter’s Notebook: You’d be forgiven if you were to think that West Virginia only has one U.S. senator instead of two. Because based on appearances, Sen. Jim Justice appears to be doing the bare minimum.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Let Babydog eat cake
You’d be forgiven if you were to think that West Virginia only has one U.S. senator instead of two. Because based on appearances, Sen. Jim Justice appears to be doing the bare minimum. Sure, Justice i...
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October 20, 2025 at 11:31 AM
In today’s Reporter’s Notebook: You’d be forgiven if you were to think that West Virginia only has one U.S. senator instead of two. Because based on appearances, Sen. Jim Justice appears to be doing the bare minimum.
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Hundreds of people marched 2 miles this morning from the federal courthouse in Charleston, WV to the state capitol as part of the No Kings protests.
Marchers chanted “No kings, no KKK, no fascist USA” as they walked. Dozens of people honked as they drove by and others parked to join the march.
Marchers chanted “No kings, no KKK, no fascist USA” as they walked. Dozens of people honked as they drove by and others parked to join the march.
October 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Hundreds of people marched 2 miles this morning from the federal courthouse in Charleston, WV to the state capitol as part of the No Kings protests.
Marchers chanted “No kings, no KKK, no fascist USA” as they walked. Dozens of people honked as they drove by and others parked to join the march.
Marchers chanted “No kings, no KKK, no fascist USA” as they walked. Dozens of people honked as they drove by and others parked to join the march.
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June 20, 2025 at 7:54 PM
⛰️ 🌭 Happy West Virginia Day! 🌭⛰️ Why not celebrate by supporting nonprofit journalism? West Virginia Watch has set a goal of 35 donations in honor of the 35th state's birthday. Your donation ensures our reporting remains free for everyone.
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Roughly 1,000 are at the WV State Capitol for the “No Kings” protest in Charleston.
Chants included calls to “Ditch Morrisey,” “Impeach Trump,” “F*ck Elon,” “No Kings in America” and more.
Largest crowd I’ve seen at a protest here since the teachers strikes in 2018 and 2019.
Some shots:
Chants included calls to “Ditch Morrisey,” “Impeach Trump,” “F*ck Elon,” “No Kings in America” and more.
Largest crowd I’ve seen at a protest here since the teachers strikes in 2018 and 2019.
Some shots:
June 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Roughly 1,000 are at the WV State Capitol for the “No Kings” protest in Charleston.
Chants included calls to “Ditch Morrisey,” “Impeach Trump,” “F*ck Elon,” “No Kings in America” and more.
Largest crowd I’ve seen at a protest here since the teachers strikes in 2018 and 2019.
Some shots:
Chants included calls to “Ditch Morrisey,” “Impeach Trump,” “F*ck Elon,” “No Kings in America” and more.
Largest crowd I’ve seen at a protest here since the teachers strikes in 2018 and 2019.
Some shots:
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As a little known company has proposed a data center and natural gas plant in Tucker County — known for its natural wonder and outdoor recreation — residents are left with questions, mounting concerns and few answers, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.
‘It will destroy this place:’ Tucker County residents fight for future against proposed data center
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May 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
As a little known company has proposed a data center and natural gas plant in Tucker County — known for its natural wonder and outdoor recreation — residents are left with questions, mounting concerns and few answers, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.
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The Kanawha-Charleston Board of Health voted down an amendment to its clean indoor air regulations on Thursday that would have permitted casinos in the county to allow indoor cigarette smoking in 10% of the square footage of their establishment, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.
'We’re here for health’: Kanawha-Charleston health board denies indoor smoking exemption for casinos • West Virginia Watch
The Kanawha-Charleston Board of Health voted down an amendment to its clean indoor air regulations on Thursday that would have permitted casinos in the county to allow indoor cigarette smoking in 10%…
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May 15, 2025 at 11:48 PM
The Kanawha-Charleston Board of Health voted down an amendment to its clean indoor air regulations on Thursday that would have permitted casinos in the county to allow indoor cigarette smoking in 10% of the square footage of their establishment, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.
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ICYMI: As Huntington and Cabell County are attempting to appeal a 2022 federal ruling, the state Supreme Court on Monday declined to answer a certified question from the federal appeals court on a crucial aspect of the case, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.
WV Supreme Court declines to answer federal court question in Cabell, Huntington opioid appeals case • West Virginia Watch
The state Supreme Court on declined to answer a certified question from the federal appeals court on a crucial aspect of the opioid case.
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May 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM
ICYMI: As Huntington and Cabell County are attempting to appeal a 2022 federal ruling, the state Supreme Court on Monday declined to answer a certified question from the federal appeals court on a crucial aspect of the case, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.
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A federal judge ordered the “full restoration” of services at NIOSH's Respiratory Health Division, ending a reduction in force that robbed coal miners nationwide who rely on the program of options to prevent further illness and injury, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.
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Judge orders WV NIOSH workers for coal miner health back to work after ‘illegal’ action poses risks • West Virginia Watch
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the “full restoration” of services at NIOSH’s Respiratory Health Division.
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May 13, 2025 at 10:39 PM
A federal judge ordered the “full restoration” of services at NIOSH's Respiratory Health Division, ending a reduction in force that robbed coal miners nationwide who rely on the program of options to prevent further illness and injury, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.
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The death toll from the floods that hit Kentucky over the last week has risen to six, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday.
via @kentuckylantern.com
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Six Kentuckians have died in storms, 70 counties declare emergencies, governor says
The death toll from the floods that hit Kentucky over the last week has risen to six, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. Those who have died are, according to Beshear: a 66-year-old Campbell County man...
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April 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The death toll from the floods that hit Kentucky over the last week has risen to six, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday.
via @kentuckylantern.com
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An executive order President Donald Trump signed Tuesday to block state-level renewable-energy initiatives set off alarm bells among climate advocates, reports @fischler.bsky.social.
Trump attack on state climate laws likely doomed, but attempts to yank funds may be next • West Virginia Watch
An executive order President Trump signed to block state-level renewable-energy initiatives set off alarm bells among climate advocates.
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April 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
An executive order President Donald Trump signed Tuesday to block state-level renewable-energy initiatives set off alarm bells among climate advocates, reports @fischler.bsky.social.
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Trump calls for more coal as his administration delays new black lung protection for miners.
Long awaited silica rule was to take effect April 14.
It's now delayed until August.
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Long awaited silica rule was to take effect April 14.
It's now delayed until August.
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Trump calls for more coal as his administration delays new black lung protection for miners • Kentucky Lantern
New federal rule to limit coal miners’ exposure to silica dust — a leading cause of black lung disease — is being delayed from April 14 until August.
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April 10, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Trump calls for more coal as his administration delays new black lung protection for miners.
Long awaited silica rule was to take effect April 14.
It's now delayed until August.
@caitycoyne.bsky.social @westvirginiawatch.com kentuckylantern.com/2025/04/09/t...
Long awaited silica rule was to take effect April 14.
It's now delayed until August.
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As President Trump signed several executive orders this week meant to bolster America’s struggling coal industry, miners in Central Appalachia who are responsible for digging up that coal are being left with fewer resources to protect them, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.
As Trump calls for more coal, WV miners remain vulnerable due to delay of silica rule, NIOSH cuts • West Virginia Watch
Miners in Central Appalachia who are responsible for digging up that coal are being left with fewer resources to protect them thanks to federal policies and cuts.
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April 9, 2025 at 11:50 PM
As President Trump signed several executive orders this week meant to bolster America’s struggling coal industry, miners in Central Appalachia who are responsible for digging up that coal are being left with fewer resources to protect them, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.
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Another nail was hammered into the coffin of Certificate of Need repeal on Friday, as the West Virginia House of Delegates overwhelmingly voted down — after a drawn out “fiasco” over rules and procedure — a motion to discharge House Bill 2007, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.
CON repeal, a Morrisey priority, fails again as WV House strongly rejects discharging bill to floor • West Virginia Watch
Another nail was hammered into the coffin of Certificate of Need repeal as the House members overwhelmingly voted down a motion to discharge the bill.
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March 28, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Another nail was hammered into the coffin of Certificate of Need repeal on Friday, as the West Virginia House of Delegates overwhelmingly voted down — after a drawn out “fiasco” over rules and procedure — a motion to discharge House Bill 2007, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.
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ICYMI: The West Virginia House of Delegates is considering a bill that would allow the Legislature to write its own rules for disclosing public records, but House Speaker Roger Hanshaw said the intent is not to hide records, reports @amelianews.bsky.social and @lorikerseywv.bsky.social.
West Virginia House of Delegates considers changes to public records access • West Virginia Watch
The House is considering a bill that would allow the Legislature to write its own rules for disclosing public records.
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March 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
ICYMI: The West Virginia House of Delegates is considering a bill that would allow the Legislature to write its own rules for disclosing public records, but House Speaker Roger Hanshaw said the intent is not to hide records, reports @amelianews.bsky.social and @lorikerseywv.bsky.social.
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The West Virginia Senate passed a bill Wednesday that, if adopted as law, will ban all diversity, equity and inclusion practices and policies in state government and schools, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.
‘We don’t need it anymore’: WV Senate passes bill banning DEI in state government, schools • West Virginia Watch
The West Virginia Senate passed a bill that would ban all diversity, equity and inclusion practices in state government and schools.
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March 26, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The West Virginia Senate passed a bill Wednesday that, if adopted as law, will ban all diversity, equity and inclusion practices and policies in state government and schools, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.
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London Donahoe was 6 when the 2014 Elk River chemical leak unfolded. He doesn’t remember much, but he does know that because of that action by the Legislature, he was able to grow up under policies that better protected him from potential disasters, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.
11 years after WV chemical spill, advocates speak out against bill to rollback water protections • West Virginia Watch
Eleven years after the chemical leak, lawmakers are considering a bill that would cut back on the mitigation efforts that were implemented.
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March 17, 2025 at 10:35 PM
London Donahoe was 6 when the 2014 Elk River chemical leak unfolded. He doesn’t remember much, but he does know that because of that action by the Legislature, he was able to grow up under policies that better protected him from potential disasters, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.
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The hidden danger hanging over planning for a state budget is the uncertainty of federal dollars, particularly Medicaid.
Medicaid, health insurance program for a half-million West Virginians, is up against uncertainty - WV MetroNews
As of this month, 503,637 West Virginians were supported by the program, according to a state budget overview for the West Virginia Department of Human Services.
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March 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The hidden danger hanging over planning for a state budget is the uncertainty of federal dollars, particularly Medicaid.
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The West Virginia House of Delegates on Thursday rejected a bill that would have allowed businesses and corporations in the state to directly donate up to $2,800 — and potentially more, according to statements — to political candidates, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.
WV House Republicans join Dems 54-41 to reject bill allowing direct corporate political donations • West Virginia Watch
The West Virginia House of Delegates on Thursday rejected a bill that would have allowed businesses and corporations in the state to directly donate up to $2,800 — and potentially more, according to…
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March 13, 2025 at 11:33 PM
The West Virginia House of Delegates on Thursday rejected a bill that would have allowed businesses and corporations in the state to directly donate up to $2,800 — and potentially more, according to statements — to political candidates, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.
Del. Dillon spoke on how most constituents in WV can’t afford to part with $2,800 and are struggling to stay afloat.
“And yet, we’re going to open up new avenues for people who have ample resources, virtually unlimited resources, to influence our elections?”
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“And yet, we’re going to open up new avenues for people who have ample resources, virtually unlimited resources, to influence our elections?”
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WV House Republicans join Dems 54-41 to reject bill allowing direct corporate political donations • West Virginia Watch
The House rejected a bill that would have allowed businesses and corporations to directly donate up to $2,800 to political candidates.
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March 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Del. Dillon spoke on how most constituents in WV can’t afford to part with $2,800 and are struggling to stay afloat.
“And yet, we’re going to open up new avenues for people who have ample resources, virtually unlimited resources, to influence our elections?”
westvirginiawatch.com/2025/03/13/w...
“And yet, we’re going to open up new avenues for people who have ample resources, virtually unlimited resources, to influence our elections?”
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The Senate Committee on Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health advanced a bill that, if adopted, will incentivize residents to report drug activity to law enforcement with monetary rewards funded by a new excise tax on harm reduction tools, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.
Bill creating monetary reward for those who tip off police on drug activity advances in WV Senate • West Virginia Watch
A Senate committee advanced a bill that, if adopted, will incentivize residents to report drug activity to police with monetary rewards.
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March 6, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The Senate Committee on Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health advanced a bill that, if adopted, will incentivize residents to report drug activity to law enforcement with monetary rewards funded by a new excise tax on harm reduction tools, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.
🚨Worth watching this week:
At 4 p.m. Wednesday, a House Health subcommittee will hold a committee hearing on a bill to that would make all syringe services programs unlawful in WV.
There are only 8 SSPs in WV, all already operating under incredibly strict regulations.
At 4 p.m. Wednesday, a House Health subcommittee will hold a committee hearing on a bill to that would make all syringe services programs unlawful in WV.
There are only 8 SSPs in WV, all already operating under incredibly strict regulations.
March 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
🚨Worth watching this week:
At 4 p.m. Wednesday, a House Health subcommittee will hold a committee hearing on a bill to that would make all syringe services programs unlawful in WV.
There are only 8 SSPs in WV, all already operating under incredibly strict regulations.
At 4 p.m. Wednesday, a House Health subcommittee will hold a committee hearing on a bill to that would make all syringe services programs unlawful in WV.
There are only 8 SSPs in WV, all already operating under incredibly strict regulations.
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Lawmakers on the West Virginia House Health Committee on Monday voted down a committee substitute for a bill that would have, as it was proposed, repealed the certificate of need process statewide, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.
House Health votes 13-12 against bill to repeal certificate of need in WV • West Virginia Watch
Lawmakers on the West Virginia House Health Committee on Monday voted down a committee substitute for a bill that would have, as it was proposed, repealed the certificate of need process statewide.…
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February 25, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Lawmakers on the West Virginia House Health Committee on Monday voted down a committee substitute for a bill that would have, as it was proposed, repealed the certificate of need process statewide, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.