Sean O’Leary
@olearysw.bsky.social
WV
Writes about state policy at wvpolicy.org
Writes about state policy at wvpolicy.org
All at once you look across a crowded room
To see the way that light attaches to a girl
To see the way that light attaches to a girl
December 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM
All at once you look across a crowded room
To see the way that light attaches to a girl
To see the way that light attaches to a girl
The latest from me: how raising the minimum wage would provide a much larger benefit to a higher number of workers than a “no-tax on tips” gimmick
wvpolicy.org/no-gimmicks-...
wvpolicy.org/no-gimmicks-...
No Gimmicks Necessary: Put More Money in Workers’ Pockets by Raising Their Wages - West Virginia Center on Budget & Policy
Introduction Amid an extended period of high inflation and a slowing economy, voters and politicians alike are looking for policies to make life more affordable for workers and families. READ THE FULL...
wvpolicy.org
December 1, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The latest from me: how raising the minimum wage would provide a much larger benefit to a higher number of workers than a “no-tax on tips” gimmick
wvpolicy.org/no-gimmicks-...
wvpolicy.org/no-gimmicks-...
Tuesday is ready for his Thanksgiving nap
November 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Tuesday is ready for his Thanksgiving nap
Festive sweater Sean is here
November 25, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Festive sweater Sean is here
Wicked/DOGE mashup meme
November 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Wicked/DOGE mashup meme
I usually wear a Star Wars ugly Christmas sweater after Thanksgiving, but I might switch it up this year
November 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I usually wear a Star Wars ugly Christmas sweater after Thanksgiving, but I might switch it up this year
Touch me
Take me to that other place
Reach me
I know I'm not a hopeless case
Take me to that other place
Reach me
I know I'm not a hopeless case
November 21, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Touch me
Take me to that other place
Reach me
I know I'm not a hopeless case
Take me to that other place
Reach me
I know I'm not a hopeless case
I’m going to be an uncle again, so congrats to my sister and soon to be niece
November 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I’m going to be an uncle again, so congrats to my sister and soon to be niece
I came back from New Orleans with some voodoo dolls, so don’t make me angry
November 14, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I came back from New Orleans with some voodoo dolls, so don’t make me angry
I didn’t call you
Words can scare a thought away
Words can scare a thought away
November 7, 2025 at 12:59 AM
I didn’t call you
Words can scare a thought away
Words can scare a thought away
Out today, the 18th edition of State of Working West Virginia provides an overall picture of the state’s workforce and offers a deep dive into the state of the public sector workforce, made up of local, state, & federal government employees.
wvpolicy.org/state-of-wor...
wvpolicy.org/state-of-wor...
State of Working West Virginia 2025: The State of the Public Sector - West Virginia Center on Budget & Policy
Introduction The State of Working West Virginia 2025 is the 18th edition of an annual series that examines West Virginia’s economy through the lens of its workers–the people whose labor powers the sta...
wvpolicy.org
November 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Out today, the 18th edition of State of Working West Virginia provides an overall picture of the state’s workforce and offers a deep dive into the state of the public sector workforce, made up of local, state, & federal government employees.
wvpolicy.org/state-of-wor...
wvpolicy.org/state-of-wor...
Reposted by Sean O’Leary
Breaking News: The Trump administration was ordered to release billions of dollars in backup funds for SNAP, the nation’s largest anti-hunger program, after the administration said the government shutdown meant it couldn’t tap contingency funds.
Judge orders Trump administration to release billions in SNAP contingency funds
The government did rely on contingency funding to keep food aid going when it shut down during President Donald Trump’s first term.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Breaking News: The Trump administration was ordered to release billions of dollars in backup funds for SNAP, the nation’s largest anti-hunger program, after the administration said the government shutdown meant it couldn’t tap contingency funds.
Reposted by Sean O’Leary
#SNAP funding may run out Nov 1, but “There actually is money to cover November benefits,” CBPP’s @tyjonescox.bsky.social tells 7News DC, pointing to $6B in contingency funds that the Admin can and should use to provide benefits to eligible households. wjla.com/news/local/s...
Concerns mount about SNAP funding as government shutdown continues
Concerns over food assistance benefits are mounting as the federal government shutdown continues.
wjla.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
#SNAP funding may run out Nov 1, but “There actually is money to cover November benefits,” CBPP’s @tyjonescox.bsky.social tells 7News DC, pointing to $6B in contingency funds that the Admin can and should use to provide benefits to eligible households. wjla.com/news/local/s...
One of my favorite things about fall
October 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
One of my favorite things about fall
Finally a more honest email opener than, “We hope this email finds you well.”
October 22, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Finally a more honest email opener than, “We hope this email finds you well.”
I need to stop being so ridiculous. Sorry.
October 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I need to stop being so ridiculous. Sorry.
Floor to ceiling windows in Durham
October 15, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Floor to ceiling windows in Durham
From bone-chilling labor force numbers to teeth-chattering poverty rates, here are 5 scary charts about West Virginia in honor of the spooky month of October.
October 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
From bone-chilling labor force numbers to teeth-chattering poverty rates, here are 5 scary charts about West Virginia in honor of the spooky month of October.