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Newsletter article August 26, 2024
Empowering West Virginians: Organizing Revival Update
The Organizing Revival is a commitment to doubling our base in two years, leaning in to becoming a member-led organization, and dedicating ourselves to knocking on doors, meeting people where they are, and giving them the tools they need to solve problems in their own backyards. We’re proud to say we’re chipping away at it. More
Issues: Democracy, Energy
Empowering West Virginians: Organizing Revival Update
The Organizing Revival is a commitment to doubling our base in two years, leaning in to becoming a member-led organization, and dedicating ourselves to knocking on doors, meeting people where they are, and giving them the tools they need to solve problems in their own backyards. We’re proud to say we’re chipping away at it. More
Issues: Democracy, Energy
Newsletter article August 26, 2024
Mindy Goes to the White House!
I was honored to be invited to the White House to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which highlighted the $35 insulin copay cap for Medicare recipients. During my visit, I heard stories from diabetics and doctors telling how the IRA has transformed and saved lives. These stories highlight the importance of affordable insulin for everyone. More
Issues: Healthcare
Mindy Goes to the White House!
I was honored to be invited to the White House to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which highlighted the $35 insulin copay cap for Medicare recipients. During my visit, I heard stories from diabetics and doctors telling how the IRA has transformed and saved lives. These stories highlight the importance of affordable insulin for everyone. More
Issues: Healthcare
Newsletter article August 26, 2024
Forward Together: Organizing For Our Future
People’s Action, has developed an aspirational campaign called the ‘Organizing Revival,’ which we have fully embraced as a major project. With your help, we can grow our movement for economic, racial, and environmental justice. Together, we can build the power that will make policymakers pay attention. More
Issues: Democracy, Energy, Healthcare
Forward Together: Organizing For Our Future
People’s Action, has developed an aspirational campaign called the ‘Organizing Revival,’ which we have fully embraced as a major project. With your help, we can grow our movement for economic, racial, and environmental justice. Together, we can build the power that will make policymakers pay attention. More
Issues: Democracy, Energy, Healthcare
Citizen Action Group Blog, Newsletter article June 28, 2024
Barbara Fleischauer honored with Rockefeller Award
Members of WVCAG were recently on hand to celebrate as former Delegate Barbara Fleischauer was honored at the Charleston Women’s Club with the West Virginians for Affordable Healthcare Rockefeller award. This distinguished award was given to Barbara in recognition of her lifetime of tireless work improving access to healthcare for West Virginians. More
Issues: Economy, Families, Healthcare
Barbara Fleischauer honored with Rockefeller Award
Members of WVCAG were recently on hand to celebrate as former Delegate Barbara Fleischauer was honored at the Charleston Women’s Club with the West Virginians for Affordable Healthcare Rockefeller award. This distinguished award was given to Barbara in recognition of her lifetime of tireless work improving access to healthcare for West Virginians. More
Issues: Economy, Families, Healthcare
Citizen Action Group Blog, Newsletter article June 28, 2024
Introducing the Care Over Cost Campaign
Is your insurance company denying the medication or care that you need? Join us in the Care Over Cost campaign! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Families, Healthcare
Introducing the Care Over Cost Campaign
Is your insurance company denying the medication or care that you need? Join us in the Care Over Cost campaign! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Families, Healthcare
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
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
Over The Hump & Celebrating E-Day
On Tuesday, we celebrated Environment Day. Our former Director, Norm Steenstra, who was instrumental in the founding of the WV Environmental Council, was one of the main organizers of the very first E-Day. Norm’s family has generously suggested that folks who want to honor his life and legacy do so with a donation to WV Citizen Action. More
Issues: Environment
Over The Hump & Celebrating E-Day
On Tuesday, we celebrated Environment Day. Our former Director, Norm Steenstra, who was instrumental in the founding of the WV Environmental Council, was one of the main organizers of the very first E-Day. Norm’s family has generously suggested that folks who want to honor his life and legacy do so with a donation to WV Citizen Action. More
Issues: Environment
Newsletter article February 8, 2024
“Women’s Bill of Rights” is Cover for Culture War
HB 5243 is a bold and discriminatory step in the wrong direction for WV. Transgender West Virginians face serious discrimination in the state and the bill would further give a foothold to restrictive values by making wholly incorrect statements regarding gender, sex, and identity into law. More
“Women’s Bill of Rights” is Cover for Culture War
HB 5243 is a bold and discriminatory step in the wrong direction for WV. Transgender West Virginians face serious discrimination in the state and the bill would further give a foothold to restrictive values by making wholly incorrect statements regarding gender, sex, and identity into law. More
Newsletter January 31, 2024
Capital Eye Vol. 17 No. 3
Week four has seen the introduction of 1,388 bills in the House and 613 in the Senate as of today, Jan. 31, 2024. We’re talking with legislators all the time about bills we support and oppose, but when they hear from the voters back home, they really pay attention! This is where your actions as a citizen can make a difference! As you read through this update take a few minutes to send a personal note to your legislators on issues that resonate with you. More
Capital Eye Vol. 17 No. 3
Week four has seen the introduction of 1,388 bills in the House and 613 in the Senate as of today, Jan. 31, 2024. We’re talking with legislators all the time about bills we support and oppose, but when they hear from the voters back home, they really pay attention! This is where your actions as a citizen can make a difference! As you read through this update take a few minutes to send a personal note to your legislators on issues that resonate with you. More
Action Alert January 30, 2024
E-Day Advocacy Webinar on February 6th
Join WV Environmental Council lobbyists Lucia Valentine and Isabel Stellato on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 7 pm for a free webinar to get up-to-date information on bills we are tracking and talking points for meeting with key legislators during the legislative session. If you missed our Advocacy 101 webinar, you can find a recording and other resources here. More
Issues: Environment
E-Day Advocacy Webinar on February 6th
Join WV Environmental Council lobbyists Lucia Valentine and Isabel Stellato on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 7 pm for a free webinar to get up-to-date information on bills we are tracking and talking points for meeting with key legislators during the legislative session. If you missed our Advocacy 101 webinar, you can find a recording and other resources here. More
Issues: Environment
Newsletter January 24, 2024
Capital Eye Vol. 17 No. 2
The Legislature is now in full swing and living up to its reputation as the ‘Bad Idea Factory’, as Delegate Mike Pushkin (D-Kanawha) often refers to it. On the bright side, the pace of new bills being introduced has slowed, but we are approaching 1,600. The break down is 1,055 House bills and 543 Senate bills. And it's not all bad — there are some good things happening, too — like the rescheduled ‘Save Our Solar’ Rally happening this Saturday, Jan. 27 at 2PM in the Lower Rotunda. More
Capital Eye Vol. 17 No. 2
The Legislature is now in full swing and living up to its reputation as the ‘Bad Idea Factory’, as Delegate Mike Pushkin (D-Kanawha) often refers to it. On the bright side, the pace of new bills being introduced has slowed, but we are approaching 1,600. The break down is 1,055 House bills and 543 Senate bills. And it's not all bad — there are some good things happening, too — like the rescheduled ‘Save Our Solar’ Rally happening this Saturday, Jan. 27 at 2PM in the Lower Rotunda. More
Newsletter article December 20, 2023
The Three Facets of WV Citizen Action: A 50 Year Legacy!
David Grubb and friends came together in 1974 with a vision, lots of energy, and enthusiasm to build WV CAG. More
The Three Facets of WV Citizen Action: A 50 Year Legacy!
David Grubb and friends came together in 1974 with a vision, lots of energy, and enthusiasm to build WV CAG. More
Newsletter article December 20, 2023
ARCH2 – an Update
A hydrogen hub would burden ratepayers and taxpayers since these projects are fundamentally uneconomic and require significant public subsidy. More
ARCH2 – an Update
A hydrogen hub would burden ratepayers and taxpayers since these projects are fundamentally uneconomic and require significant public subsidy. More
Newsletter article December 20, 2023
Kanawha State Forest Gas Well Tour – Update
When tested, three of the five sites had detectable gas leaks using the handheld monitors — Phew! Many are close to homes as the ones recently brought to our attention in a neighborhood within the Charleston city limits... More
Kanawha State Forest Gas Well Tour – Update
When tested, three of the five sites had detectable gas leaks using the handheld monitors — Phew! Many are close to homes as the ones recently brought to our attention in a neighborhood within the Charleston city limits... More
Newsletter article December 20, 2023
Upcoming Events
Visit WVCAG.org/event-calendar for more information and other events. More
Upcoming Events
Visit WVCAG.org/event-calendar for more information and other events. More
Newsletter article December 20, 2023
WV CAG & Partners Host “Lunch Out Loud” Webinar Series
We are looking forward to continuing the fight for a more inclusive, transparent, and accountable democracy. More
WV CAG & Partners Host “Lunch Out Loud” Webinar Series
We are looking forward to continuing the fight for a more inclusive, transparent, and accountable democracy. More
Newsletter article December 20, 2023
Celebrating Sustainability: A Look Back at the Inaugural “Sustainability in Motion” Event
The event was a vibrant mix of education, entertainment, and engagement. It was free, making it accessible for everyone in the community! More
Celebrating Sustainability: A Look Back at the Inaugural “Sustainability in Motion” Event
The event was a vibrant mix of education, entertainment, and engagement. It was free, making it accessible for everyone in the community! More
Newsletter article December 20, 2023
Southern WV’s Renewable Revolution
Brandi Reece (center) and Zach Shrewsbury (center left) meet with officials and community leaders in Matewan, WV. More
Southern WV’s Renewable Revolution
Brandi Reece (center) and Zach Shrewsbury (center left) meet with officials and community leaders in Matewan, WV. More
Newsletter article December 20, 2023
Health Care for All West Virginia: Year in Review
We worked hard to get important bills passed and tried to stop bills that would be detrimental to the health of West Virginians. More
Health Care for All West Virginia: Year in Review
We worked hard to get important bills passed and tried to stop bills that would be detrimental to the health of West Virginians. More
Newsletter article December 20, 2023
Medicare Drug Price Negotiations & the First 10 Named Drugs
The good fight for making medications affordable for all continues. More
Medicare Drug Price Negotiations & the First 10 Named Drugs
The good fight for making medications affordable for all continues. More