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Newsletter article October 17, 2024
Upcoming Events
Get Out the Vote for for Clean Water, Good Jobs, and Healthy Communities. Helping Hour with Swingstein & Robin - Oct. 24th Supporting WV CAG. WV CAG’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, Jan. 11th at the WV Culture Center. More details here. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment
Upcoming Events
Get Out the Vote for for Clean Water, Good Jobs, and Healthy Communities. Helping Hour with Swingstein & Robin - Oct. 24th Supporting WV CAG. WV CAG’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, Jan. 11th at the WV Culture Center. More details here. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment
Newsletter article October 16, 2024
Clean Energy Snake Oil in Mingo County
A New York-based company with a history of failed energy projects is proposing to build the world's largest ammonia plant in Mingo County. This is a grave threat to all of us, especially the people of Gilbert and the surrounding communities. More
Issues: Environment
Clean Energy Snake Oil in Mingo County
A New York-based company with a history of failed energy projects is proposing to build the world's largest ammonia plant in Mingo County. This is a grave threat to all of us, especially the people of Gilbert and the surrounding communities. More
Issues: Environment
Newsletter article October 16, 2024
Beyond the Hype: The Truth About Medicare (Dis)Advantage
September was a busy month for our healthcare team! We have been working hard to ensure folks know where to go to get accurate information regarding Medicare (dis) Advantage during the open enrollment period. We are scheduling more in-person community events to get beyond the hype around these plans. More
Issues: Healthcare
Beyond the Hype: The Truth About Medicare (Dis)Advantage
September was a busy month for our healthcare team! We have been working hard to ensure folks know where to go to get accurate information regarding Medicare (dis) Advantage during the open enrollment period. We are scheduling more in-person community events to get beyond the hype around these plans. More
Issues: Healthcare
Newsletter article October 16, 2024
ARCH2 (Dis)engagement Continues to Fail West Virginians
No energy project should develop in our state without meaningful input from community members. Engagement cannot be a closed-off webinar with no questions, commentary, or discussion. Even more, engagement cannot be an afterthought to check the boxes of the simple engagement expected by the DOE and dismiss community concerns. If this concerns you, get involved with our climate program! More
Issues: Energy, Environment
ARCH2 (Dis)engagement Continues to Fail West Virginians
No energy project should develop in our state without meaningful input from community members. Engagement cannot be a closed-off webinar with no questions, commentary, or discussion. Even more, engagement cannot be an afterthought to check the boxes of the simple engagement expected by the DOE and dismiss community concerns. If this concerns you, get involved with our climate program! More
Issues: Energy, Environment
Newsletter article October 16, 2024
AEP Rate Hikes – Not Done Yet!
While Appalachian Power claims they need more money for fuel and infrastructure, we’ve pushed back, highlighting that energy efficiency and renewables could lower costs and make the state’s energy future more sustainable. We'll keep fighting and continue intervening in cases before the PSC. More
Issues: Energy, Environment, Families
AEP Rate Hikes – Not Done Yet!
While Appalachian Power claims they need more money for fuel and infrastructure, we’ve pushed back, highlighting that energy efficiency and renewables could lower costs and make the state’s energy future more sustainable. We'll keep fighting and continue intervening in cases before the PSC. More
Issues: Energy, Environment, Families
Newsletter article October 16, 2024
Not-So Special Session Wraps Up Three Weeks Before Election
The governor didn’t get his entire 5% additional cut to the personal income tax but, he did get a 2% reduction. Addressing child care for working families received lip service. A rushed nuclear waste bill passed with lots of questions, and few answers. However, there was some good for our farmers and emergency medical services. Details here. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Environment, Fair taxation, Families
Not-So Special Session Wraps Up Three Weeks Before Election
The governor didn’t get his entire 5% additional cut to the personal income tax but, he did get a 2% reduction. Addressing child care for working families received lip service. A rushed nuclear waste bill passed with lots of questions, and few answers. However, there was some good for our farmers and emergency medical services. Details here. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Environment, Fair taxation, Families
Newsletter article October 16, 2024
Life and Death on the Ballot: Vote No on Amendment 1 in November
The same government that allows people to get sick in the name of profits won’t allow them to end their lives with dignity and on their own terms. The supposedly “pro-life” rationale is also contradicted by the unnecessary endorsement of capital punishment. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Healthcare
Life and Death on the Ballot: Vote No on Amendment 1 in November
The same government that allows people to get sick in the name of profits won’t allow them to end their lives with dignity and on their own terms. The supposedly “pro-life” rationale is also contradicted by the unnecessary endorsement of capital punishment. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Healthcare
Newsletter article August 27, 2024
Join WVEC’s Annual Meeting: Shape WV’s Environmental Future
Registration for the West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) Annual Meeting is open. Everyone is welcome, whether you're new to this or a long-time advocate, your voice and ideas matter. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn about and vote on their legislative priorities and meet the minds behind the efforts. More
Issues: Energy, Environment
Join WVEC’s Annual Meeting: Shape WV’s Environmental Future
Registration for the West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) Annual Meeting is open. Everyone is welcome, whether you're new to this or a long-time advocate, your voice and ideas matter. Please take advantage of this opportunity to learn about and vote on their legislative priorities and meet the minds behind the efforts. More
Issues: Energy, Environment
Newsletter article August 26, 2024
Join us to learn about Medicare (dis)Advantage ahead of open enrollment
Do you have questions about all of the ads and messaging you are seeing about Medicare Advantage plans? Are you or your loved ones considering enrolling in Medicare during the open enrollment period? Let WV Citizen Action and Physicians for a National Health Plan help you understand the differences, advantages, and disadvantages. More
Issues: Healthcare
Join us to learn about Medicare (dis)Advantage ahead of open enrollment
Do you have questions about all of the ads and messaging you are seeing about Medicare Advantage plans? Are you or your loved ones considering enrolling in Medicare during the open enrollment period? Let WV Citizen Action and Physicians for a National Health Plan help you understand the differences, advantages, and disadvantages. More
Issues: Healthcare
Newsletter article August 26, 2024
People’s Action Strategic Planning Session Update and Direct Action
In July, I joined healthcare organizers from across the country gathered in Minneapolis to share what we are doing to build our base and raise awareness in our communities. We looked to the future and made plans to continue the vital work of bringing power to the people! We ended the weekend with a Care Over Cost direct action in front of UnitedHealth Group Headquarters. More
Issues: Healthcare
People’s Action Strategic Planning Session Update and Direct Action
In July, I joined healthcare organizers from across the country gathered in Minneapolis to share what we are doing to build our base and raise awareness in our communities. We looked to the future and made plans to continue the vital work of bringing power to the people! We ended the weekend with a Care Over Cost direct action in front of UnitedHealth Group Headquarters. More
Issues: Healthcare
Newsletter article August 26, 2024
CAG Welcomes New Team Member Morgan King
I’m so excited to join the team at CAG focused on climate and energy. I'll be working on a range of issues affecting West Virginian communities, like petrochemicals, hydrogen, CCUS, community air monitoring, and more! We cannot achieve climate justice or a just transition with only technological solutions — community needs must be prioritized. More
Issues: Energy, Environment
CAG Welcomes New Team Member Morgan King
I’m so excited to join the team at CAG focused on climate and energy. I'll be working on a range of issues affecting West Virginian communities, like petrochemicals, hydrogen, CCUS, community air monitoring, and more! We cannot achieve climate justice or a just transition with only technological solutions — community needs must be prioritized. More
Issues: Energy, Environment
Newsletter article August 26, 2024
Poll Workers Power Our Democracy
WV CAG is partnering with Power the Polls this election cycle to recruit a new wave of poll workers. Serving as a poll worker is a great way to give back to your community, support your neighbors, and be part of the democratic process. Join us in making sure our polls — and our democracy — are accessible to everyone who wants to cast their vote. More
Issues: Democracy
Poll Workers Power Our Democracy
WV CAG is partnering with Power the Polls this election cycle to recruit a new wave of poll workers. Serving as a poll worker is a great way to give back to your community, support your neighbors, and be part of the democratic process. Join us in making sure our polls — and our democracy — are accessible to everyone who wants to cast their vote. More
Issues: Democracy
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 Julie Archer June 28, 2024
1974-2024: Celebrating 50 Years of Citizen Action
It's hard to believe it’s been 50 years since David Grubb returned to West Virginia after working for consumer advocate Ralph Nader with the idea of forming a statewide organization designed to represent the interests of average citizens. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
1974-2024: Celebrating 50 Years of Citizen Action
It's hard to believe it’s been 50 years since David Grubb returned to West Virginia after working for consumer advocate Ralph Nader with the idea of forming a statewide organization designed to represent the interests of average citizens. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Newsletter article Dani Parent June 28, 2024
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. More
Issues: Economy, Environment, Families
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. More
Issues: Economy, Environment, Families
Citizen Action Group Blog, Newsletter article CAG June 28, 2024
CAG Expands the Team
Meet our new team members: Mindy Salango, Tyler Cannon, Jillian Welsh, and Cassandra Wiley! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare, Workers
CAG Expands the Team
Meet our new team members: Mindy Salango, Tyler Cannon, Jillian Welsh, and Cassandra Wiley! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare, Workers
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 Dani Parent June 28, 2024
WV CAG’s Organizing Revival: Building People Power
WV Citizen Action staff and leadership are proud to announce that the Organizing Revival is underway in West Virginia! Together, we can amplify the voices of West Virginia's citizens and strengthen, invigorate, and empower our communities. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
WV CAG’s Organizing Revival: Building People Power
WV Citizen Action staff and leadership are proud to announce that the Organizing Revival is underway in West Virginia! Together, we can amplify the voices of West Virginia's citizens and strengthen, invigorate, and empower our communities. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
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