All Posts

1512 posts found, showing 20 per page

Action Alert   February 17, 2017
Take action! Save the dates.
Join us at the Capitol or in Charleston for one of many lobby days, fundraisers, and other events! More
Issues: Event

Newsletter   February 13, 2017
Capital Eye: Gosh, What a State of the State!
We're less than a week into the 2017 legislative session, and things are already crazy! Read our summary of just some of the things that happened in the first 3 days under the golden dome. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Fair taxation

Action Alert   February 10, 2017
WV CAG/WV CAEF is hiring! Apply today.
WV Citizen Action Group (WV CAG) and WV Citizen Action Education Fund (WV CAEF) is seeking an Outreach Coordinator. See position description, and apply today! More

Action Alert   February 8, 2017
Help make it clear to FirstEnergy: NO BAILOUT FROM WEST VIRGINIANS!​
West Virginians don’t want to bail out FirstEnergy Corp. and its shareholders, and we shouldn’t have to! More

Action Alert   February 6, 2017
Legislative Kick-off Blast!
Join the WV Environmental Council tomorrow at the world famous Empty Glass for their Annual Legislative Kick-Off Blast! More
Issues: Event

Newsletter CAG January 30, 2017
Capital Eye: January 2017
Most of us seem relieved that 2016 is finally over. The last legislative session was rough, then the primary elections were followed by June’s 1,000 year flood, and we capped off the year by electing ‘the Apprentice’ for president. 2017 will be even more challenging. Are you ready? We are - with your input and support! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Healthcare

Action Alert   January 18, 2017
Become a citizen lobbyist!
We're excited to be bringing the annual Citizen Lobbyist Training to four locations across the state this month! Come learn about the legislative process, get tips on speaking with elected officials, and hear from local progressive organizations about issues they will be working on during the 2017 legislative session. More
Issues: Event

Action Alert   January 17, 2017
Women’s March in Charleston too!
Join us Saturday as we march in solidarity with the thousands of men and women gathering in DC and across the nation to reaffirm the core American values of freedom and democracy for all! More
Issues: Event

Action Alert   January 10, 2017
Shine a light on WV American Water
We deserve to know the full story of why our water system failed on January 9th, 2014 - and what needs to happen to prevent such a disaster from happening again. Make sure the Public Service Commission (PSC) hears that preventing another water crisis matters to you! More
Issues: Event, Water

Action Alert   January 6, 2017
Raise revenue or make more cuts?
West Virginia is facing another budget crisis. This year's budget shortfall is expected to top $400 million. Our new governor and legislature will be faced with a decision: raise revenue or make further cuts to vital programs that aid students, the elderly, and people who work for low wages. It's time to stop the cuts and realize revenue must be part of the budget solution. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Fair taxation, Inequality, Kids and families

Action Alert   December 28, 2016
#ProtectWV
In the face of massive budget shortfalls and continued cuts, now is not the time to be silent. Join us in protecting the services we know our citizens value and use daily. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Kids and families

Action Alert Ciera Pennington December 21, 2016
Are you with us?
We cannot do this work without your support. Are you with us? Become a member or renew your membership today! More

Action Alert Ciera Pennington December 19, 2016
Fix Not Nix
210,000 West Virginians - enough to fill nearly 4 WVU football stadiums! - stand to lose access to affordable, quality healthcare if the ACA is repealed and not replaced. Senator Capito needs to hear from us. More
Issues: Event, Healthcare, Inequality, Kids and families

Action Alert Ciera Pennington December 16, 2016
“No Repeal Without Replace” Rallies in Charleston, Morgantown, & Martinsburg
Join us in Charleston, Morgantown, or Martinsburg outside of Senator Capito's office from 12-12:30 pm next Tuesday to help us send a clear message about our health care - "No Repeal Without Replace"! More
Issues: Healthcare, Inequality, Kids and families

Action Alert Ciera Pennington December 6, 2016
Help protect quality, affordable healthcare!
Support WVAHC and their efforts to protect quality, affordable healthcare for all by attending their annual fundraiser this Friday, December 9th. The registration deadline has been extended! More
Issues: Event, Healthcare, Inequality, Kids and families

Action Alert Ciera Pennington November 30, 2016
Beer will change the world…
Well, maybe not...but you can take action while drinking beer! Join us for a special First Friday Progressive Happy Hour this week to discuss the election and what's next! You'll have a chance to take action...and, you guessed it, drink beer. More
Issues: Event

Action Alert Ciera Pennington November 29, 2016
Join the movement! #GivingTuesday
For the first time, West Virginia Citizen Action Group is participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. We invite you to join the movement and to get out and give this November. More

Action Alert Ciera Pennington November 23, 2016
Share your #unselfie on #GivingTuesday!
Share the reason you are supporting WV Citizen Action this #GivingTuesday with an #UNselfie! More
Issues: Event

Action Alert CAG November 23, 2016
Urgent Action: Tell Senator Manchin to vote NO on Trump’s racist Attorney General pick
Send a letter to Senator Manchin now asking him to oppose the racist President-Elect Trump has nominated for U.S. Attorney General. Tell him the United States, a country that prides itself on equality, can and should do better. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families

Action Alert Ciera Pennington November 21, 2016
Take action: Protect healthcare for 178,394 working West Virginians
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is not a perfect law. But there are over one hundred thousand workers in West Virginia who finally have healthcare because of it. Sign the petition today to protect the ACA. More
Issues: Event, Healthcare, Inequality, Kids and families