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Newsletter article CAG February 12, 2021
Protect the Personal Income Tax
GOP lawmakers are considering a proposal that would shift tax responsibility from the wealthiest residents to those who’ve suffered the worst effects of the pandemic: low-income families, Black and brown West Virginians, and women. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare

Newsletter article Julie Archer February 12, 2021
This Valentine’s Day, Show Democracy Some Love
Although we may end up playing defense at the WV Legislature, we have a real opportunity with the new Congress to transform our democracy with the passage of the For The People Act (HR 1) and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act (HR 4). More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, Healthcare, Sustainability, Voting Rights, Workers

Newsletter article CAG February 12, 2021
Defending and Strengthening Our Democracy and Our Courts: Challenges and Opportunities
We are at a critical juncture that presents both challenges and opportunities in regards to reforms that strengthen our democracy, and protect judicial independence. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Fair taxation

Newsletter article Eve Marcum-Atkinson February 12, 2021
Health Care and the 2021 WV Legislative Session
The 2021 Legislative Session will be extremely important for the people of West Virginia, and protecting and expanding health care coverage will be a significant part of our agenda. More
Issues: Healthcare, Medicaid, Taxes

Newsletter article CAG February 12, 2021
Best of Times, Worst of Times
One thing is for sure, YOUR VOICE is more important now than ever on both the federal and state policies that we all care about. Senator Joe Manchin could provide the ‘swing’ vote on many critical issues and needs to hear from his constituents...  More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Economy, Fair taxation, Families

Newsletter CAG February 12, 2021
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 1: 2021 Session Starts During “Best of Times, Worst of Times”
The 2021 Legislative Session started Wednesday. Stay up-to-date each week on what’s happening under the dome with WVCAG! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Fair taxation, Healthcare

Press Release CAG February 12, 2021
WV’s Lone Billionaire, Gov. Jim Justice, Got $12M Richer During Pandemic – How Will Elimination of Income Tax Increase His Wealth?
The wealth of West Virginia’s only billionaire, Gov. Jim Justice, increased by $12 million between mid-March of last year and Jan. 29 of this year, according to a new report by Americans for Tax Fairness (ATF), Health Care for America Now (HCAN) and West Virginia Citizen Action Group. While the governor’s bank account is getting fatter, he is expected to outline a plan to eliminate the Income Tax in his State of the State address today. How much wealth will he gain from this proposal? More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Fair taxation, Healthcare

Action Alert CAG February 9, 2021
THURSDAYS – Deep Canvass for COVID Relief PHONE BANK – 2/11 thru 3/11
Join WV Citizen Action & People's Action as we Deep Canvass phonebank every Thursday to win COVID Relief NOW for WV families & seniors on the brink. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Families, Healthcare

Action Alert CAG February 9, 2021
Texting Tuesdays “Text To Defend Democracy” FEB 9, 23 & MAR 9
Join “Text to Defend Democracy” as we text across the state to help West Virginians win the relief they need to survive this pandemic. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Families, Healthcare

Action Alert CAG February 3, 2021
Make It Monthly – Virtual Rally
For the past ten months, there has been a well coordinated grassroots effort to pressure Congress to include monthly stimulus checks to the people. With new Congressional leadership and a new President, we now have new opportunities to make progress on this critical issue. Too many people are going hungry and facing eviction. Action is critical now. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Families, Healthcare

Citizen Action Group Blog CAG February 3, 2021
Broad Coalition of Organizations Calls on State Leaders to Protect Revenues, Public Services in Upcoming Legislative Session
With West Virginia still feeling the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic recession, the state’s leaders face difficult decisions in the upcoming legislative session. Increasing numbers of West Virginians are struggling to feed their families, remain in their homes, keep their businesses afloat, and protect their jobs, all while fighting to stay healthy. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers

Action Alert CAG February 2, 2021
FEB 18 @ 7PM – Dr. Sandra Steingraber webinar on the Risks and Harms of Fracking
Free, live, public lecture by Dr. Sandra Steingraber on Thursday, February 18, 2021, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. EST.  Hosted by Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Action, with co-sponsors FaCTOhio/The Ohio Health Project, West Virginia Rivers Coalition, West Virginia Citizen Action Group and made possible with generous funding from the Dunn Foundation and our donors, Dr. Steingraber's lecture will include findings from the recently released 7th edition of The Compendium of Scientific, Medical, and Media Findings Demonstrating Risks and Harms of Fracking, a fully referenced compilation of evidence outlining the risks and harms of fracking.  More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families

Press Release CAG February 2, 2021
MEDIA ADVISORY: Bi-Partisan Legislative Effort Launches to make Diabetes Drugs and Supplies more Affordable
A virtual press conference will take place at 2:45 on Tuesday, February 2nd over Zoom to announce a bipartisan effort to pass legislation to make diabetes treatment more affordable. More
Issues: Healthcare, Inequality, Medicaid

Action Alert CAG January 29, 2021
FEB 2nd @ 7PM: 100 Days for Climate, Jobs and Justice – grassroots livestream on the THRIVE agenda
This Tuesday, February 2nd, at 7PM Eastern / 4PM Pacific, the Green New Deal Network will host a grassroots livestream: “100 Days for Climate, Jobs, and Justice: Winning the THRIVE Agenda.” More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Environment, Workers

Action Alert Alexandra Gallo January 29, 2021
FEB 4th @ 5PM – Health Care: Citizen Civic Engagement Training (Virtual)
Join us for our 2021 Citizen Civic Engagement Training on Feb 4th from 5-7 PM, where we’ll be discussing the healthcare policies we’re fighting for & strategies to make those policies a reality. This training session is free & virtual. Mark your calendars. More
Issues: Healthcare, Inequality, Medicaid

Citizen Action Group Blog CAG January 29, 2021
40 WV Groups sign onto letter concerning public access at legislature
When the 2021 Legislative Session begins on February 10, the undersigned organizations encourage legislative leaders to take all necessary steps to assure an open and transparent session that allows for meaningful access to and input from all interested members of the public. Every West Virginian has a vested interest in ensuring that the legislative process is open to the public. Our organizations, representing thousands of West Virginians across this great state, are joining together to ask that you hold an Open Session. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson January 26, 2021
Text to Defend Democracy – Tues. JAN 26th @ 6PM
Join WV Citizen Action, People's Action, and our people-powered member organizations to send texts to folks in our communities to mobilize them to action. It's an amazing and historic time to be organizing for racial justice, economic justice, and move towards winning our long term agenda! More
Issues: Democracy

Action Alert CAG January 26, 2021
“Conversations on Democracy” – Tues. JAN 26th @ 7:30 PM
"Conversations on Democracy" this Tuesday, January 26th at 7:30 PM. Discussion will be on improving our democracy before the next election by ending Citizens United and the electoral college, instituting ranked choice voting, ending corruption, and more. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy

Action Alert CAG January 26, 2021
ACTION ALERTS: We need your voice and WVCCE needs your support
As we begin a new year with a new president, we are at a critical juncture that presents both challenges and opportunities in regards to reforms that strengthen our democracy, and protect judicial independence. WV Citizen Action, in partnership with our WV Citizens for Clean Elections coalition partners, remains committed to the work needed to hold our government accountable, to ensure we create a country where everyone can thrive. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy

Action Alert CAG January 13, 2021
We Demand Democracy Virtual Town Hall – JAN 16th @7PM
A series of WV non-profits invite you to the Declaration for American Democracy, a step in the movement to pass the For The People Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Fair taxation