We’re celebrating the Mountain State by rallying West Virginians to join us in strengthening, invigorating, and empowering our communities. We’re also gearing up to celebrate 50 years of Citizen Action. No matter your passion, skills, or area of interest — a stronger democracy, a sustainable future, or healthcare for all — you have a place in the movement. Dive into our latest newsletter to discover more about our initiatives and ways to volunteer or get involved. Together, we can build lasting power and make a significant impact in people’s lives.
No Parks, No Libraries? No Levy.One of the most critical and least talked-about activities of West Virginia Citizen Action is that we offer fiscal sponsorship to grassroots community groups who want to fundraise and organize for change in their backyards. One such project, the No Parks, No Libraries, No Levy group, formed last year in response to the Cabell County Board of Education’s proposal to slash the budgets of the county library system and parks from their excess levy.Tagged: Economy, Environment, Families The 2024 WV Primary: Musical Chairs Anyone?As the dust settles from this major primary election, it's evident that we all have our work cut out for us between now and November. We all need to do everything we can to help our friends and neighbors understand our critical juncture as a state and a nation. We must get like-minded folks registered and out to the polls to help restore balance and move toward a state government that better represents us all.Tagged: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Healthcare 2024 Legislative Session: It Just Keeps on HappeningThe legislature gaveled out in March after passing 279 bills. The governor vetoed seven of them, including a controversial one loosening school vaccination requirements and a popular bipartisan effort to allow our electric utilities to build more solar power in our state. However, it's never really over. As we were going to press, the governor called the legislature into special session. More details here. Tagged: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare Barbara Fleischauer honored with Rockefeller AwardMembers 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. Tagged: Economy, Families, Healthcare
