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Press Release CAG March 7, 2008
Resolution to Bring National Guard Home introduced in WV Legislature
Both houses of the WV legislature have introduced a resolution asking Congress to empower WV’s governor to bring home our national guard. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Families
Resolution to Bring National Guard Home introduced in WV Legislature
Both houses of the WV legislature have introduced a resolution asking Congress to empower WV’s governor to bring home our national guard. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Families
Press Release CAG September 2, 2007
Groups Launch “Missing Person” Poster Campaign Targeting Capito’s Refusal to Discuss Her Position on the War in Iraq
WV Citizen Action and WV Patriots for Peace launch a campaign aimed at Rep Shelley Capito’s refusal to hold public discussion on Iraq. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
Groups Launch “Missing Person” Poster Campaign Targeting Capito’s Refusal to Discuss Her Position on the War in Iraq
WV Citizen Action and WV Patriots for Peace launch a campaign aimed at Rep Shelley Capito’s refusal to hold public discussion on Iraq. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
Press Release CAG April 17, 2007
West Virginia Taxpayers Could Save $226 Million Annually if Medicare Drug Prices
West Virginia taxpayers would save $226 million in prescription drug costs if the federal government were directed to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies over Medicare prescription drug prices, according to a new report released today by West Virginians United, a large statewide grassroots coalition. More
West Virginia Taxpayers Could Save $226 Million Annually if Medicare Drug Prices
West Virginia taxpayers would save $226 million in prescription drug costs if the federal government were directed to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies over Medicare prescription drug prices, according to a new report released today by West Virginians United, a large statewide grassroots coalition. More
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG March 15, 2007
Combined Reporting: A Key Element in West Virginia Tax Modernization
Over the past several decades, state corporate income taxes have declined markedly. From 1989 to 2003, West Virginia has seen its corporate income tax revenue fall by 47 percent as a share of gross state product. More
Issues: Fair taxation
Combined Reporting: A Key Element in West Virginia Tax Modernization
Over the past several decades, state corporate income taxes have declined markedly. From 1989 to 2003, West Virginia has seen its corporate income tax revenue fall by 47 percent as a share of gross state product. More
Issues: Fair taxation
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG March 14, 2007
First Things First: The President’s Budget Makes the Wrong Choices for WV
In West Virginia, we share some basic priorities. We all want our children to grow up healthy. We want to know that if we are sick or hurt, there will be doctors and nurses and ambulances ready to care for us. We want our kids to get a good education so they can get good jobs and strengthen our economy, and because an informed citizenry is the base of a healthy democracy. We want everyone to have enough nutritious food to eat. We want to breathe clean air and drink clean water. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Healthcare, Kids and families
First Things First: The President’s Budget Makes the Wrong Choices for WV
In West Virginia, we share some basic priorities. We all want our children to grow up healthy. We want to know that if we are sick or hurt, there will be doctors and nurses and ambulances ready to care for us. We want our kids to get a good education so they can get good jobs and strengthen our economy, and because an informed citizenry is the base of a healthy democracy. We want everyone to have enough nutritious food to eat. We want to breathe clean air and drink clean water. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Healthcare, Kids and families
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG August 25, 2006
WV Report: We Must Invest in West Virginia’s Future
West Virginia families are facing unmet needs in the areas of education, health care, and energy policy. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Energy, Families, Healthcare
WV Report: We Must Invest in West Virginia’s Future
West Virginia families are facing unmet needs in the areas of education, health care, and energy policy. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Energy, Families, Healthcare
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG August 14, 2006
Analysis of Coal Industry Contributions to State Political Campaigns 1996-2004
Since 1996, coal interests have contributed more than $4 million to candidates for Governor, Supreme Court and the Legislature. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy
Analysis of Coal Industry Contributions to State Political Campaigns 1996-2004
Since 1996, coal interests have contributed more than $4 million to candidates for Governor, Supreme Court and the Legislature. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG August 1, 2006
Report on Campaign Contributions to Legislative Candidates During the 2004 Election Cycle
By maintaining a database of special interest contributions to political campaigns, tracking significant bills in the legislature, and issuing reports on our research, PERC-WV educates the public on the significant influence that special interest money plays in West Virginia politics. PERC-WV underscores problems and proposes solutions based on its research. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy
Report on Campaign Contributions to Legislative Candidates During the 2004 Election Cycle
By maintaining a database of special interest contributions to political campaigns, tracking significant bills in the legislature, and issuing reports on our research, PERC-WV educates the public on the significant influence that special interest money plays in West Virginia politics. PERC-WV underscores problems and proposes solutions based on its research. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG July 24, 2006
Falling into the Doughnut Hole: How Congress and the Drug Industry Created a Trap for American Seniors and People with Disabilities
The costly, confusing, and corrupt design of Part D will cause dire health consequences as 7 million Americans fall into a doughnut hole from which few will escape. More
Issues: Healthcare, Medicare
Falling into the Doughnut Hole: How Congress and the Drug Industry Created a Trap for American Seniors and People with Disabilities
The costly, confusing, and corrupt design of Part D will cause dire health consequences as 7 million Americans fall into a doughnut hole from which few will escape. More
Issues: Healthcare, Medicare
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG June 6, 2006
New Federal Budget Will Cost West Virginia Millions, Most Vulnerable Will Be Cut
West Virginia Citizen Action Group, a non-profit statewide public-interest organization, today released a report finding that budget decisions being made in Washington, D.C. this month could have a serious impact on families in West Virginia. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Kids and families
New Federal Budget Will Cost West Virginia Millions, Most Vulnerable Will Be Cut
West Virginia Citizen Action Group, a non-profit statewide public-interest organization, today released a report finding that budget decisions being made in Washington, D.C. this month could have a serious impact on families in West Virginia. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Kids and families
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG June 6, 2006
The Hidden Costs of Repeal or Drastic Reduction of the Federal Estate Tax
During the first week of June, the Senate will consider legislation to repeal or drastically reduce the estate tax. The House of Representatives passe d a bill to repeal the tax (HR.8) in April 2005. More
Issues: Fair taxation
The Hidden Costs of Repeal or Drastic Reduction of the Federal Estate Tax
During the first week of June, the Senate will consider legislation to repeal or drastically reduce the estate tax. The House of Representatives passe d a bill to repeal the tax (HR.8) in April 2005. More
Issues: Fair taxation
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG January 13, 2006
The Top Ten Worst Provisions for Low-income Families in the Budget Reconciliation Conference Report
In December, the House of Representatives approved a budget reconciliation bill, which the Senate then modified. Now the House has another opportunity to reconsider the bill. This posts lists ten of the most devastating provisions for low-income families and children. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Kids and families, Poverty
The Top Ten Worst Provisions for Low-income Families in the Budget Reconciliation Conference Report
In December, the House of Representatives approved a budget reconciliation bill, which the Senate then modified. Now the House has another opportunity to reconsider the bill. This posts lists ten of the most devastating provisions for low-income families and children. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Kids and families, Poverty
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG December 15, 2005
The Federal Budget: What’s at Stake for West Virginia
As we approach this season of giving, thousands of our neighbors cannot afford even the basic necessities of living — such as food, medical care, and childcare. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Healthcare, Kids and families
The Federal Budget: What’s at Stake for West Virginia
As we approach this season of giving, thousands of our neighbors cannot afford even the basic necessities of living — such as food, medical care, and childcare. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Healthcare, Kids and families
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG November 9, 2005
A White Paper Analysis of the GOP’s Budget Plan and Its Impact on West Virginia’s Families, Children and Seniors
The budget plan it approved this year calls for unprecedented cuts to vital services poor and middle class families – including women, children, students, seniors and minorities - depend on every day. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Healthcare, Kids and families
A White Paper Analysis of the GOP’s Budget Plan and Its Impact on West Virginia’s Families, Children and Seniors
The budget plan it approved this year calls for unprecedented cuts to vital services poor and middle class families – including women, children, students, seniors and minorities - depend on every day. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Healthcare, Kids and families
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG September 15, 2005
WV Estate Tax Report
In September, the U.S. Senate will consider legislation to repeal or drastically reduce the estate tax. The House of Representatives passed a bill to repeal the tax (HR.8) in April. More
Issues: Fair taxation
WV Estate Tax Report
In September, the U.S. Senate will consider legislation to repeal or drastically reduce the estate tax. The House of Representatives passed a bill to repeal the tax (HR.8) in April. More
Issues: Fair taxation
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG September 6, 2005
Analysis of Contributions to Legislative Candidates During the 2004 Primary Election
The purpose of this report is to provide West Virginians with a quantitative summary of campaign donations made to legislative candidates in the 2004 primary election. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy
Analysis of Contributions to Legislative Candidates During the 2004 Primary Election
The purpose of this report is to provide West Virginians with a quantitative summary of campaign donations made to legislative candidates in the 2004 primary election. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG August 31, 2005
Coal Industry Investment Portfolio for 2004
Coal's political investments for 2004 More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy
Coal Industry Investment Portfolio for 2004
Coal's political investments for 2004 More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG August 9, 2005
Bush Privatization Plan Would Devastate West Virginia’s Economy
Plan creates new $6.8 billion unfunded federal mandate on state – plunges at least 59,000 West Virginia seniors into poverty More
Issues: Social security
Bush Privatization Plan Would Devastate West Virginia’s Economy
Plan creates new $6.8 billion unfunded federal mandate on state – plunges at least 59,000 West Virginia seniors into poverty More
Issues: Social security
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG August 9, 2005
West Virginia’s Rural Communities Rely on Social Security Income More Than Non-Rural Communities
The mandatory benefit cuts included in the President’s Social Security privatization proposal would hurt West Virginia’s rural communities more harshly than urban communities. More
Issues: Social security
West Virginia’s Rural Communities Rely on Social Security Income More Than Non-Rural Communities
The mandatory benefit cuts included in the President’s Social Security privatization proposal would hurt West Virginia’s rural communities more harshly than urban communities. More
Issues: Social security
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG May 11, 2005
Productivity Growth and Social Security’s Future
“In 1950, there were 16 workers per one putting money into the system—which means that when somebody retired, there’s 16 workers contributing to that person’s retirement. Today there’s 3.3 workers contributing for each beneficiary. More
Issues: Social security
Productivity Growth and Social Security’s Future
“In 1950, there were 16 workers per one putting money into the system—which means that when somebody retired, there’s 16 workers contributing to that person’s retirement. Today there’s 3.3 workers contributing for each beneficiary. More
Issues: Social security