WV CAG Action Alerts

Recent Action Alerts  (Alerts from 2002-2014 are available in the archive vault)

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Action Alert CAG April 25, 2023
Bring Renewable Energy Jobs to the West Side Community Meeting
Join us Friday, April 28th at 5 PM for a discussion on how Charleston's West Side can benefit from new investments in renewable energy, and what we can do to create more opportunities to put people back to work and help people get into higher paying jobs.  More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Families

Action Alert CAG April 25, 2023
Inflation Reduction Act Roadshow – MORGANTOWN THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 AT 6 PM – 8 PM
Come to learn about how individuals, municipalities, and organizations in West Virginia can benefit from millions of dollars of investments contained in the Inflation Reduction Act. Last summer, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act which includes historic investments in clean energy, energy efficiency, and community development initiatives. At these events, community members and elected officials will have the opportunity to learn from experts from around the state about how to put these investments to use in homes and communities. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Environment, Families

Action Alert CAG April 19, 2023
Public hearing and extended commenting time for Pleasants bailout
Tell the PSC that you don't want to pay to keep open a power plant that we don't need, and won't benefit us. Join us for a public hearing on Thursday, April 20th at 3:30pm at the PSC office in Charleston. Can't make it on Thursday? No problem! Submit your comments now! Tell the PSC how increased electric bills would affect your family or business. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Environment

Action Alert CAG April 19, 2023
Summer Policy Institute 2023 – Application Deadline May 1
Students can work with professors to receive course credit! All participants are asked to attend all sessions. There is no cost. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers

Action Alert CAG April 10, 2023
Say NO to the Pleasants Power Station Bailout: Submit Your Comments to the PSC TODAY!
If you are a Mon Power or Potomac Edison customer, we need your voice! FirstEnergy is scheming to keep Pleasants Power Station open by forcing it on ratepayers like you. Take Action now to send your comments to the WV Public Service Commission demanding they say NO to the Pleasants Power Station bailout. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Environment

Action Alert CAG April 5, 2023
Inflation Reduction Act Roadshow – HUNTINGTON APRIL 22, 2023 AT 1 PM – 3 PM
Come to learn about how individuals, municipalities, and organizations in West Virginia can benefit from millions of dollars of investments contained in the Inflation Reduction Act. Last summer, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act which includes historic investments in clean energy, energy efficiency, and community development initiatives. At these events, community members and elected officials will have the opportunity to learn from experts from around the state about how to put these investments to use in homes and communities. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Environment, Families

Action Alert   March 28, 2023
What’s Up with Medicaid? Changes Coming Soon! – March 28th 6PM
Join WV Center on Budget and Policy on March 28 at 6PM for a brief webinar on the upcoming April 1st Medicaid roll cuts, who will be deemed ineligible, and how to stay updated on your coverage. More
Issues: Health Insurance, Healthcare, Medicaid

Action Alert CAG March 27, 2023
Make a Difference! Share Your WV Health Care Story.
A story can change the hearts and minds of the public, and our policymakers! This helps protect needed programs from harmful funding cuts and changes, programs that provide affordable health care to you and your family. This also helps expand programs to provide more coverage when so many West Virginians fall through the cracks. Let's raise our voices together and fight for affordable, accessible, equitable #HealthcareForAll in WV.  More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Families, Healthcare

Action Alert CAG March 17, 2023
Inflation Reduction Act Roadshow – WHEELING SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2023 AT 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Come to learn about how individuals, municipalities, and organizations in West Virginia can benefit from millions of dollars of investments contained in the Inflation Reduction Act. Last summer, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act which includes historic investments in clean energy, energy efficiency, and community development initiatives. At these events, community members and elected officials will have the opportunity to learn from experts from around the state about how to put these investments to use in homes and communities. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Environment, Families

Action Alert CAG March 13, 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act – Transition to a Clean Economy – Mar. 16, 7PM
Join Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Action this Thursday at 7PM for a presentation on the "The Inflation Reduction Act – Transition to a Clean Economy". Attend via zoom or in-person at 1st UU Society of Marietta, 232 Third St, Marietta, OH. Learn how the IRA legislation will affect us - individual citizens - and our economy, with tools to help us face a changing climate. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Environment, Families

Action Alert CAG March 13, 2023
“Bring Renewable Energy Jobs to the West Side” Community Meeting – Mar. 17, 7PM
Join Common Defense this Friday at 7 PM for a discussion on how the West Side can benefit from these new investments, and what we can do to create more opportunities to put people back to work and help people get into higher paying jobs. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment

Action Alert CAG March 8, 2023
Tell FirstEnergy: No More Bailouts for Expensive, Polluting Coal
FirstEnergy's regulated West Virginia electric utilities, Monongahela Power Company and The Potomac Edison Company, are considering buying the Pleasants Power Station, a 1,300 megawatt coal plant that is scheduled to retire this summer. If FirstEnergy customers are forced to bail out this failing plant, the plant could continue polluting our climate, water, and air for many more years. Send their CEO a message now and tell them why you as a customer don't want them to purchase any more dirty, expensive coal plants. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Environment

Action Alert CAG March 6, 2023
WV Poor People’s Campaign Mass Rally: WV Mothers & Families Deserve Answers – 11AM, March 10th
Join the West Virginia mothers and families of those who have died in our regional jails, along with the West Virginia Poor People’s Campaign and partners, Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, other clergy, and impacted people, to demand justice and a full investigation of our jails from the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice!   More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Families

Action Alert CAG March 4, 2023
Protest Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills: 2PM, March 9th
Show up to the WV State Capital Thursday, March 9th at 2pm to protest the anti-LGBTQ+ bills that have been introduced and passed this legislative session. It’s time to show our lawmakers that West Virginia's LGBTQ+ community and allies will not tolerate these attacks. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families, Healthcare

Action Alert   March 3, 2023
Action Needed Now on PEIA Bill
The PEIA Cost Shifting Bill (aka SB 268) is being rapidly moved through the legislative process. Legislative leaders are trying to make PEIA solvent by reducing benefits and kicking participants off the plan instead of creating a dedicated revenue stream for long-term stability. Learn more and take action here. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Healthcare, Workers

Action Alert   March 1, 2023
Affordable Medicaid Buy-in and Insulin Bills Need Your Help to Become Law!
HB 3274, the Affordable Medicaid Buy-In bill, would allow thousands of lower income West Virginians to climb economic ladder and keep their vital health coverage. SB 577 would put a copay cap of $35 on insulin and $100 for supplies for those who are covered by traditional insurance. We are also seeking help on the very expensive supplies diabetics have to pay for beside insulin like test strips and continuous glucose monitors. These issue need your action today! More
Issues: Healthcare, Medicaid, Prescription Drug Prices

Action Alert   March 1, 2023
Don’t Let the Senate Decimate the Budget
The Legislature's tax scheming continues with the Senate's new "compromise" plan, which would be devastating to all West Virginians when it blows holes in the budget, forcing more and more income tax cuts for the wealthy. Instead, we should be investing in health care, public education, infrastructure, and other public services. Tell your legislators: No tax cuts until our needs are met! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Fair taxation

Action Alert   February 27, 2023
WV DEP Holding Public Meeting on Ethylene Oxide Monitoring – March 2 @6PM
Over the past year, the WV Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) has held a series of public events around its fenceline monitoring project and announced last week that it had signed a collaborative agreement with Union Carbide Corporation’s Institute facility to reduce ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions. It also announced it has published its final report on its monitoring project. A public meeting on the final report is set for Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wilson Union Hall on the campus of West Virginia State University. More
Issues: Environment, Inequality, Pollution

Action Alert CAG February 22, 2023
Tell Governor Justice to Veto Campus Carry; Public Hearing Friday on “License to Discriminate”
Yesterday, the House of Delegates overwhelmingly passed the Campus Self-Defense Act (SB 10), despite opposition from students and educators across the state. It now heads to the Governor's desk. Today the West Virginia House Judiciary Committee resurrected a version of a "license to discriminate" bill that was defeated in 2016. The committee announced a public hearing on the bill for Friday, Feb. 24 at 4PM. Details here on ways to take action. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families

Action Alert   February 22, 2023
URGENT: Health Care Bills Need Your Help TODAY!
Take action TODAY to stop Campus Carry! Contact Governor Justice and tell him to veto SB 10, then let legilators know you support the Insulin and Supplies bill, the Medicaid Dental Coverage bill, and the Affordable Medicaid Buy In bill. Health care is vitally important to all of us, our loved ones, and our communities and these bills will improve health care access, affordability and equity for West Virginians. More
Issues: Healthcare, Inequality, Medicaid, Prescription Drug Prices