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Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson January 20, 2022
Fight for Freedom Day of Action
The 2022 legislative session is just around the corner, and we’re expecting a number of attacks against reproductive and LGBTQ rights. More

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson January 20, 2022
2022 Budget Breakfast
Join us for the West Virginia Center on Budget & Policy 9th annual Budget Breakfast! More

Press Release Eve Marcum-Atkinson January 19, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: TOP 10 AMERICAN BILLIONAIRES GET $1 BILLION RICHER EVERY DAY
A member of the billionaire Top 10 made in a single minute (about $75,600 on average) nearly the median household income earned for the whole year ($80,000 in 2021). More
Issues: Economy, Inequality

Newsletter article CAG January 17, 2022
Legislative Forecast: Winter is Here. Brace Yourself.
Here’s a glimpse of what transpired over the first few days, opportunities to learn, and information about how to engage your legislators and make your voice heard.   More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare

Newsletter article CAG January 17, 2022
Welcome to the Super Spreader Session of 2022
Hard to believe it’s 2022 now, seems like science fiction - especially with the Delta and Omicron villains roaming the streets. But not at the 2022 legislative ‘Super Spreader’ session... More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Economy, Energy, Environment, Healthcare

Newsletter   January 17, 2022
Capital Eye Vol. 15 No. 1: 2022 Session Starts and Winter Is Here
The 2022 Legislative Session started Wednesday. Stay up-to-date each week on what’s happening under the dome with WVCAG! More
Issues: Newsletter

Action Alert   January 17, 2022
MLK Day of Prayer and Fasting for Our Democracy – Jan 17th
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the West Virginia Faith Table and the Charleston Branch NAACP invite you to join us for a day of prayer and fasting for our democracy. More
Issues: Democracy

Action Alert   January 17, 2022
Citizen Civic Engagement Training – Jan 20th, 6PM
Learn how to find your representative(s), build relationships with them, and share what's most important to you as a West Virginian. More
Issues: Healthcare

Action Alert CAG January 17, 2022
We Are The Economy: Community Well-Being & Mutual Aid – Jan 17th, 8PM
Tonight at 8PM, WV NAACP and WV NOW officer, Katonya Hart will be part of a dynamic panel of women leading an online conversation about mutual aid, including revolving credit circles, cooperative businesses, trade agreements, and how they build resilient communities. More
Issues: Economy, Families

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson January 17, 2022
Legislative Advocacy Training – Jan 19th, 6-7:30PM
Are you interested in making your voice heard on the decisions that will be made in Charleston during the 2022 legislative session? More

Action Alert Julie Archer January 15, 2022
Monday Events: MLK, Jr. Day & Public Hearing
As we prepare to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year, Dr. King's family has called for us to focus on demanding voting rights legislation and access to the ballot box. We wanted to let you know about these opportunities to raise our collective voices and call on our elected leaders to cement his legacy. More
Issues: Democracy, Healthcare, Inequality, Voting Rights

Action Alert CAG January 15, 2022
Feasibility of Advanced Nuclear in West Virginia – Jan 18th, 6PM
Join us for an informational session on both the PROs and CONs of repowering coal plant sites for advanced nuclear energy development. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families

Press Release Eve Marcum-Atkinson January 14, 2022
PRESS RELEASE: West Virginia Groups Urge Senator Manchin To Negotiate Extension of Child Tax Credit
Charleston, West Virginia -- On Friday January 14th, a coalition of West Virginia organizations and directly impacted parents and grandparents held a press conference on the steps of the State Capitol to tell Senator Joe Manchin that families in West Virginia are worried that no deal has been made in Congress for an extension of the child tax credit.   More
Issues: Inequality, Kids and families, Poverty

Press Release Eve Marcum-Atkinson January 12, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: WV Groups Will Urge Senator Manchin To Negotiate Extension of Child Tax Credit
A recent survey found 86% of West Virginia parents reported the monthly payments made a “huge difference” for their families. More

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson January 11, 2022
Coffee & Call: Phone Bank into WV – Patch through to Manchin
At this phone bank, you will be able to patch through residents of WV directly to Senator Manchin’s office. Training will be offered! More

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson January 7, 2022
Citizen Civic Engagement Training
Learn how to find your representative(s), build relationships with them, and share what's most important to you as a West Virginian. More

Press Release   January 6, 2022
A Year After Jan. 6th Attack on US Capitol, West Virginians Demand Action to Prevent Another Attack on Our Democracy
On January 6th, 2022, WV Freedom to Vote Coalition, a coalition of organizations and concerned West Virginians representing veterans, young people, small business owners, faith leaders and current and former elected officials, held a candlelight vigil to remember the events of January 6th, 2021 and demand action to prevent future attacks on our democracy. More
Issues: Democracy, Inequality, Voting Rights

Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson January 5, 2022
ReImagine Appalachia: January 2022 Strategy Summit
We’ll hear from experts in economic development, labor, climate and conservation, and racial and equity work about the opportunities - and the challenges - our region will see in 2022.  More