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Newsletter article CAG March 3, 2024
Healthcare for All – Week 8
Besides the vital insurance coverage it provides to the people of the state, Medicaid is vital to West Virginia’s hospitals and providers. Our health care infrastructure is more heavily dependent on Medicaid than most other states. More
Issues: Kids and families, Medicaid, Vaccines

Newsletter article CAG March 3, 2024
‘Crossover Day’ is History – One Week to Go
Our job moving forward is to try to get the few good bills still in play over the finish line and make as many bumps in the road as possible for those we want to die. This is where you, our citizen activists, can really help! More
Issues: Budget priorities

Newsletter article CAG March 3, 2024
WV Environmental Council Weekly Roundup
This is their weekly roundup as we head into the final week of the session. Learn which bills WVEC is working to defeat, why they’re bad, and how you can help. More
Issues: Environment

Newsletter CAG March 3, 2024
Capital Eye: Vol. 17 No. 7
Of the nearly 2,600 bills introduced, only those which have passed either the House or the Senate are still in play. More

Action Alert CAG March 1, 2024
Support HB 5647, Support Medicaid, Support Healthy WV
It also supports our health care infrastructure, with providers, clinics and hospitals dependent on the program to stay in operation. More

Action Alert CAG February 26, 2024
Tell Governor Justice to Veto SB 841
Tell Governor Justice to stand with workers, reject proposed cuts to unemployment compensation and veto SB 841.  More
Issues: Jobs, Unemployment benefits, Workers

Action Alert CAG February 26, 2024
Support Transgender Youth – Oppose HB 5297
Tell your delegates to oppose HB 5297 and protect gender-affirming care for our vulnerable young people. More
Issues: Healthcare

Action Alert CAG February 26, 2024
Support Charleston USPS Jobs
Postal workers and community members are sounding the alarm about the potential loss of jobs, as well as delayed mail and late deliveries to postal customers if local mail that is processed at the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center is trucked to Pittsburgh for cancellation and sorting. More
Issues: Jobs, USPS, Workers

Newsletter article CAG February 22, 2024
HCFA Week 7 – Dispelling The Big Myth About Medicaid
There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about Medicaid. Fact: We all know someone who relies on these services. More

Newsletter article CAG February 22, 2024
2024 Legislative Session Resources
Remember to follow these other great resources for legislative updates and actions! More

Newsletter CAG February 22, 2024
Capital Eye: Vol. 17 No. 6
This session has seen a slew of bad ideas. Everything from arming teachers in the classroom, to allowing child labor, & jailing librarians. More

Newsletter article CAG February 22, 2024
Climate Eye – Week 7
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Newsletter article CAG February 22, 2024
Better at Being Bad
This session has seen a plethora of bad ideas moving forward. Everything from arming teachers in the classroom, to allowing child labor. More

Newsletter   February 15, 2024
Capital Eye Vol. 17 No. 5
Last week we passed the halfway mark. Tuesday, Feb. 13th, and Monday, Feb. 19th, were/are the last days to introduce bills in the House and Senate respectively. We know it’s challenging to follow session, but please keep up the good work making those calls to lawmakers on your high priority issues! More

Newsletter article   February 15, 2024
Urgent: Oppose HB 4299 – Arming Teachers and Administrators
Any teacher, administrator or support staff member could apply to be an SPO, provided they have a valid concealed carry permit and have completed a new training program designed by the WV Department of Homeland Security. The not-yet developed training has NO minimum # of hours... but is capped at a MAX of 24 hours of training to put a gun in a teachers hand?! More
Issues: Gun Safety

Newsletter article   February 15, 2024
Support Child Care – Tell Delegates to Vote YES on HB 4797
Families can’t work without child care. Child care providers can’t continue to operate in the red financially. Something's gotta give! More
Issues: Kids and families

Action Alert CAG February 15, 2024
West Virginians Deserve To Be Paid Fairly For The Energy They Produce
Call your Delegate and tell them to support House Bill 5422 for full retail credit net metering. Customizable script included here! More
Issues: Clean Energy

Action Alert CAG February 15, 2024
Take Action to Protect Citizen Air Monitoring
Citizen air monitoring plays a crucial role in engaging citizens and supplementing data gathered by government agencies. More
Issues: Air Quality, Pollution

Newsletter article   February 15, 2024
Multiple Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Are Gaining Momentum In The Legislature
West Virginia could really use your support to fight back against these closed-minded proposals. More
Issues: Censorship, Discrimination, Education, Human Rights

Newsletter article   February 15, 2024
Keep Children in School — Oppose SB 614
SB 614 would result in an increased number of students being removed, suspended, and/or expelled from elementary schools! More
Issues: Discrimination, Education