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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
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG January 28, 2022
Public Hearing Testimony on HB 2882 & SB 4 Repeal of Conditional Nuclear Ban – by Gary Zuckett
When I volunteered at WV Citizen Action and lobbied to get this bill passed in 1996 it was 17 years after Three Mile Island, and only 10 years after Chernobyl. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
Public Hearing Testimony on HB 2882 & SB 4 Repeal of Conditional Nuclear Ban – by Gary Zuckett
When I volunteered at WV Citizen Action and lobbied to get this bill passed in 1996 it was 17 years after Three Mile Island, and only 10 years after Chernobyl. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
Action Alert CAG January 26, 2022
Take Action: Public Hearing on Repealing WV’s Nuclear Power Plant Ban – Jan 28th, 10AM
There will be a Public Hearing on HB 2882, relating to repealing a ban on construction of nuclear power plants, on Friday, January 28, 2022 at 10 a.m. in the House Chamber. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Workers
Take Action: Public Hearing on Repealing WV’s Nuclear Power Plant Ban – Jan 28th, 10AM
There will be a Public Hearing on HB 2882, relating to repealing a ban on construction of nuclear power plants, on Friday, January 28, 2022 at 10 a.m. in the House Chamber. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Workers
Newsletter article CAG January 24, 2022
Legislative Forecast: Week 2
As we head into the second full week of the 2022 legislative session, I’m going to provide a quick status update on these issues, hopefully without duplicating too much of what Gary has already covered. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
Legislative Forecast: Week 2
As we head into the second full week of the 2022 legislative session, I’m going to provide a quick status update on these issues, hopefully without duplicating too much of what Gary has already covered. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
Newsletter article CAG January 24, 2022
We Must Continue the Fight to Strengthen and Protect Our Democracy
Friday marked the 12th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s disastrous decision in Citizens United v. FEC. In the case, the Court ruled that corporations and other outside groups could not be restricted from spending money on elections. More
Issues: Democracy
We Must Continue the Fight to Strengthen and Protect Our Democracy
Friday marked the 12th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s disastrous decision in Citizens United v. FEC. In the case, the Court ruled that corporations and other outside groups could not be restricted from spending money on elections. More
Issues: Democracy
Newsletter article CAG January 24, 2022
Week of Weather & Disappointment
It’s hard to know whether to begin with federal or state issues in this week's update since so much has been going on in both areas. In addition, winter has indeed arrived with black ice and power outages, too. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Healthcare
Week of Weather & Disappointment
It’s hard to know whether to begin with federal or state issues in this week's update since so much has been going on in both areas. In addition, winter has indeed arrived with black ice and power outages, too. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Healthcare
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG January 24, 2022
WVEC’s GREEN Legislative Update – Week 2
Click below to read more on the WV Environmental Council's breakdown of all the "green" issues at the WV Legislature this week. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
WVEC’s GREEN Legislative Update – Week 2
Click below to read more on the WV Environmental Council's breakdown of all the "green" issues at the WV Legislature this week. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
Action Alert CAG January 24, 2022
BLAC Paper Release Webinar – Jan 27th @10AM/1PM
Join the Black Appalachian Coalition (BLAC) on Thursday, January 27th at 1 p.m. for a deep-dive webinar on their newly released paper. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
BLAC Paper Release Webinar – Jan 27th @10AM/1PM
Join the Black Appalachian Coalition (BLAC) on Thursday, January 27th at 1 p.m. for a deep-dive webinar on their newly released paper. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
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
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
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
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
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