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Newsletter article CAG February 21, 2022
Smart Justice Advocacy Day is Almost Here
We hope to see you tomorrow (2.22.22) at 9 am when we kick off Smart Justice Advocacy Day at the WV State Capitol (Little Rotunda East). More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Smart Justice Advocacy Day is Almost Here
We hope to see you tomorrow (2.22.22) at 9 am when we kick off Smart Justice Advocacy Day at the WV State Capitol (Little Rotunda East). More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Newsletter article CAG February 21, 2022
Mushroom Session
This session reminds me of an old saying “I feel like a mushroom because they keep me in the dark and feed me BS.” This is appropriate in so many ways as committees are sprouting (originating) lots of bills and short circuiting the normal process for introducing bills. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Energy, Environment, Workers
Mushroom Session
This session reminds me of an old saying “I feel like a mushroom because they keep me in the dark and feed me BS.” This is appropriate in so many ways as committees are sprouting (originating) lots of bills and short circuiting the normal process for introducing bills. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Energy, Environment, Workers
Newsletter article CAG February 14, 2022
Medicaid Helped Her Get Back To Work – a WV Health Care Story
After gaining assistance, seeking medical treatment, and getting back on her necessary medications, Cassandra was able to get back to work, finding new employment with not just one job, but two! More
Issues: Economy, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Medicaid Helped Her Get Back To Work – a WV Health Care Story
After gaining assistance, seeking medical treatment, and getting back on her necessary medications, Cassandra was able to get back to work, finding new employment with not just one job, but two! More
Issues: Economy, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Newsletter article CAG February 14, 2022
Neighbor to Neighbor Canvass a Success!
On Saturday, volunteers fanned out in five cities knocking on doors and talking to their neighbors about the need for more federal investment in WV. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Families
Neighbor to Neighbor Canvass a Success!
On Saturday, volunteers fanned out in five cities knocking on doors and talking to their neighbors about the need for more federal investment in WV. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Families
Newsletter article CAG February 14, 2022
Legislative Forecast: Week Five
This week’s forecast is primarily a news round up from various media outlets, partners, and allies on the bills we’ve been following, along with actions you can take where relevant. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Legislative Forecast: Week Five
This week’s forecast is primarily a news round up from various media outlets, partners, and allies on the bills we’ve been following, along with actions you can take where relevant. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG February 9, 2022
Live Q&A: How to Claim Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credits on your taxes – Feb 15th @6PM
Community Change be hosting another Live Q&A with Linda Dixon, Public Affairs Specialist at the IRS on Tuesday, February 15th at 6:00 pm ET. Linda will highlight what people need to know for this tax season. More
Issues: Economy, Fair taxation, Families
Live Q&A: How to Claim Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credits on your taxes – Feb 15th @6PM
Community Change be hosting another Live Q&A with Linda Dixon, Public Affairs Specialist at the IRS on Tuesday, February 15th at 6:00 pm ET. Linda will highlight what people need to know for this tax season. More
Issues: Economy, Fair taxation, Families
Action Alert CAG February 8, 2022
People’s Action Climate Deep Canvass
Join us to learn what you can do to change hearts, minds, and policies around this crucial problem. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
People’s Action Climate Deep Canvass
Join us to learn what you can do to change hearts, minds, and policies around this crucial problem. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
Press Release CAG February 7, 2022
PRESS RELEASE: West Virginians Adapt “Country Roads” Song to Urge Sen. Joe Manchin to Support Build Back Better
WV Citizen Action releases video of West Virginians from across the state singing and fiddling along to a parody of “Country Roads”, urging Sen. Joe Manchin to support #BuildBackBetter. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
PRESS RELEASE: West Virginians Adapt “Country Roads” Song to Urge Sen. Joe Manchin to Support Build Back Better
WV Citizen Action releases video of West Virginians from across the state singing and fiddling along to a parody of “Country Roads”, urging Sen. Joe Manchin to support #BuildBackBetter. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
Newsletter article CAG February 7, 2022
Keeping your Activist Heart Happy: A Series – part 1
It can be overwhelming, as an activist, just trying to maintain the courage, the energy, the passion to continue the “good trouble”, the good fight. Here's some help, with advice from Dr. Laurie Santos. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families, Workers
Keeping your Activist Heart Happy: A Series – part 1
It can be overwhelming, as an activist, just trying to maintain the courage, the energy, the passion to continue the “good trouble”, the good fight. Here's some help, with advice from Dr. Laurie Santos. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families, Workers
Newsletter article CAG February 7, 2022
Health Care Bills to Keep An Eye On
Health Care for All WV and our partners are eagerly watching a couple of really important bills this legislative session: HB 4252 and HB 3001. More
Issues: Families, Healthcare
Health Care Bills to Keep An Eye On
Health Care for All WV and our partners are eagerly watching a couple of really important bills this legislative session: HB 4252 and HB 3001. More
Issues: Families, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG February 7, 2022
Neighbor to Neighbor – Be a Part of Healing WV – Jan 8th @6PM
If you want to be a part of healing our state with our neighbors, join us for a virtual Group Training session on February 8th from 6-7:30pm. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy
Neighbor to Neighbor – Be a Part of Healing WV – Jan 8th @6PM
If you want to be a part of healing our state with our neighbors, join us for a virtual Group Training session on February 8th from 6-7:30pm. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy
Newsletter article CAG February 7, 2022
Don’t Be Fooled by “Curriculum Transparency” Farce – Take Action to Stop Classroom Censorship
The deceptively titled “Anti-Racism Act of 2022” (SB 498) is one of several bills supported by extremists who want to suppress the truth about actions and policies that have injured and continue to harm marginalized people and communities. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families
Don’t Be Fooled by “Curriculum Transparency” Farce – Take Action to Stop Classroom Censorship
The deceptively titled “Anti-Racism Act of 2022” (SB 498) is one of several bills supported by extremists who want to suppress the truth about actions and policies that have injured and continue to harm marginalized people and communities. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families
Newsletter article CAG February 7, 2022
Mama Bears Take a Stand for the CTC
Last Wednesday, February 2nd, at 11:30AM, a coalition of West Virginia organizations and directly impacted mothers, parents and grandparents held simultaneous press conferences in both DC and Charleston, WV, to amplify the voices of WV “Momma Bears” who wanted to remind Senator Manchin that 50,000 West Virginia children are now back below the poverty line with the elimination of the enhanced CTC. More
Issues: Economy, Fair taxation, Families
Mama Bears Take a Stand for the CTC
Last Wednesday, February 2nd, at 11:30AM, a coalition of West Virginia organizations and directly impacted mothers, parents and grandparents held simultaneous press conferences in both DC and Charleston, WV, to amplify the voices of WV “Momma Bears” who wanted to remind Senator Manchin that 50,000 West Virginia children are now back below the poverty line with the elimination of the enhanced CTC. More
Issues: Economy, Fair taxation, Families
Newsletter article CAG February 7, 2022
Legislative Forecast: Week Four
This week we continue our round up of what is happening under the dome (and elsewhere) related to these critical issue areas and actions you can take. Although there are still plenty of bad ideas brewing, this forecast is less dreary. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families
Legislative Forecast: Week Four
This week we continue our round up of what is happening under the dome (and elsewhere) related to these critical issue areas and actions you can take. Although there are still plenty of bad ideas brewing, this forecast is less dreary. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families
Action Alert CAG February 3, 2022
Protect Honesty in Education: Tell Delegates Not to Censor the Truth
A bill introduced in the House of Delegates (HB 4011) would suppress the discussion of topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion; and bury the truth about how actions and policies have injured and continue to harm marginalized people and communities. Contact members of the House Education Committee today! Tell them to oppose HB 4011. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families
Protect Honesty in Education: Tell Delegates Not to Censor the Truth
A bill introduced in the House of Delegates (HB 4011) would suppress the discussion of topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion; and bury the truth about how actions and policies have injured and continue to harm marginalized people and communities. Contact members of the House Education Committee today! Tell them to oppose HB 4011. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families
Press Release CAG February 2, 2022
PRESS RELEASE: Poverty is #Unbearable! WV Mothers/Groups AGAIN Urge Senator Manchin To Negotiate Extension of Child Tax Credit
A Coalition of WV mothers, parents and grandparents held press conferences in DC and Charleston to amplify the voices of WV “Momma Bears”. More
Issues: Economy, Fair taxation, Families
PRESS RELEASE: Poverty is #Unbearable! WV Mothers/Groups AGAIN Urge Senator Manchin To Negotiate Extension of Child Tax Credit
A Coalition of WV mothers, parents and grandparents held press conferences in DC and Charleston to amplify the voices of WV “Momma Bears”. More
Issues: Economy, Fair taxation, Families
Newsletter article CAG January 31, 2022
Invest In WV: Neighbor-to-Neighbor Day of Action
We know how important it is for Senator Manchin to hear continued support on climate, care, and justice investments from West Virginians. So, we're inviting you to participate in a statewide, neighbor-to-neighbor canvassing day of action on February 12th! More
Issues: Economy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Invest In WV: Neighbor-to-Neighbor Day of Action
We know how important it is for Senator Manchin to hear continued support on climate, care, and justice investments from West Virginians. So, we're inviting you to participate in a statewide, neighbor-to-neighbor canvassing day of action on February 12th! More
Issues: Economy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Newsletter article CAG January 31, 2022
Criminal Justice Reform Update
Thanks to those who participated in Smart Justice virtual learning series, story-telling training, and advocacy day at the Capitol during December legislative interims hosted by the WV Criminal Law Reform Coalition. With your help, Smart Justice Advocacy Day 2.22.22 will be even bigger! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Families
Criminal Justice Reform Update
Thanks to those who participated in Smart Justice virtual learning series, story-telling training, and advocacy day at the Capitol during December legislative interims hosted by the WV Criminal Law Reform Coalition. With your help, Smart Justice Advocacy Day 2.22.22 will be even bigger! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Families
Newsletter article CAG January 31, 2022
Legislative Forecast: Week 3
This week we continue our round up of what is happening under the dome (and elsewhere) related to several critical issue areas and actions you can take. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Families
Legislative Forecast: Week 3
This week we continue our round up of what is happening under the dome (and elsewhere) related to several critical issue areas and actions you can take. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Families
Newsletter article CAG January 31, 2022
The Year of Babydog?
The second full week of session had several highlights. As of Friday, 1,551 bills had been introduced by both chambers, our governor held his belated ‘State of the State’ address, and a public hearing on ending the nuclear power ban in WV was held. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Energy, Families, Healthcare, Workers
The Year of Babydog?
The second full week of session had several highlights. As of Friday, 1,551 bills had been introduced by both chambers, our governor held his belated ‘State of the State’ address, and a public hearing on ending the nuclear power ban in WV was held. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Energy, Families, Healthcare, Workers