Category: Newsletter article
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Newsletter article December 20, 2023
The Three Facets of WV Citizen Action: A 50 Year Legacy!
David Grubb and friends came together in 1974 with a vision, lots of energy, and enthusiasm to build WV CAG. More
The Three Facets of WV Citizen Action: A 50 Year Legacy!
David Grubb and friends came together in 1974 with a vision, lots of energy, and enthusiasm to build WV CAG. More
Newsletter article December 20, 2023
ARCH2 – an Update
A hydrogen hub would burden ratepayers and taxpayers since these projects are fundamentally uneconomic and require significant public subsidy. More
ARCH2 – an Update
A hydrogen hub would burden ratepayers and taxpayers since these projects are fundamentally uneconomic and require significant public subsidy. More
Newsletter article December 20, 2023
Kanawha State Forest Gas Well Tour – Update
When tested, three of the five sites had detectable gas leaks using the handheld monitors — Phew! Many are close to homes as the ones recently brought to our attention in a neighborhood within the Charleston city limits... More
Kanawha State Forest Gas Well Tour – Update
When tested, three of the five sites had detectable gas leaks using the handheld monitors — Phew! Many are close to homes as the ones recently brought to our attention in a neighborhood within the Charleston city limits... More
Newsletter article December 20, 2023
Upcoming Events
Visit WVCAG.org/event-calendar for more information and other events. More
Upcoming Events
Visit WVCAG.org/event-calendar for more information and other events. More
Newsletter article December 20, 2023
WV CAG & Partners Host “Lunch Out Loud” Webinar Series
We are looking forward to continuing the fight for a more inclusive, transparent, and accountable democracy. More
WV CAG & Partners Host “Lunch Out Loud” Webinar Series
We are looking forward to continuing the fight for a more inclusive, transparent, and accountable democracy. More
Newsletter article December 20, 2023
Celebrating Sustainability: A Look Back at the Inaugural “Sustainability in Motion” Event
The event was a vibrant mix of education, entertainment, and engagement. It was free, making it accessible for everyone in the community! More
Celebrating Sustainability: A Look Back at the Inaugural “Sustainability in Motion” Event
The event was a vibrant mix of education, entertainment, and engagement. It was free, making it accessible for everyone in the community! More
Newsletter article December 20, 2023
Southern WV’s Renewable Revolution
Brandi Reece (center) and Zach Shrewsbury (center left) meet with officials and community leaders in Matewan, WV. More
Southern WV’s Renewable Revolution
Brandi Reece (center) and Zach Shrewsbury (center left) meet with officials and community leaders in Matewan, WV. More
Newsletter article December 20, 2023
Health Care for All West Virginia: Year in Review
We worked hard to get important bills passed and tried to stop bills that would be detrimental to the health of West Virginians. More
Health Care for All West Virginia: Year in Review
We worked hard to get important bills passed and tried to stop bills that would be detrimental to the health of West Virginians. More
Newsletter article December 20, 2023
Medicare Drug Price Negotiations & the First 10 Named Drugs
The good fight for making medications affordable for all continues. More
Medicare Drug Price Negotiations & the First 10 Named Drugs
The good fight for making medications affordable for all continues. More
Newsletter article December 20, 2023
WV CAG and Allies Urge Advancement of March-In-Rights to Lower Drug Costs
The groups’ letter comes after earlier this year, Secs. Raimondo and Becerra announced a whole-of-government review of march-in rights, including when to exercise them based on prices. More
WV CAG and Allies Urge Advancement of March-In-Rights to Lower Drug Costs
The groups’ letter comes after earlier this year, Secs. Raimondo and Becerra announced a whole-of-government review of march-in rights, including when to exercise them based on prices. More
Newsletter article December 20, 2023
11.8 Million Lose Medicaid; States Could Lose Federal Funding
Nationally, 11.8 Million have been disenrolled from Medicaid; 38% of them are children. More
11.8 Million Lose Medicaid; States Could Lose Federal Funding
Nationally, 11.8 Million have been disenrolled from Medicaid; 38% of them are children. More
Newsletter article December 20, 2023
#CareOverCost: An URGENT Call for Aetna Claim Denial Stories
Help us fight on on the behalf of West Virginians unable to get the care they need, or are in overwhelming debt. More
#CareOverCost: An URGENT Call for Aetna Claim Denial Stories
Help us fight on on the behalf of West Virginians unable to get the care they need, or are in overwhelming debt. More
Newsletter article December 20, 2023
WV Citizen Action’s 2023 Awards Picnic: Meet Our Awardees
On Saturday, September 16th we gathered at Coonskin Park to celebrate our awardees, reflect on the work we’ve done and what’s to come, and spend time with old and new friends. More
WV Citizen Action’s 2023 Awards Picnic: Meet Our Awardees
On Saturday, September 16th we gathered at Coonskin Park to celebrate our awardees, reflect on the work we’ve done and what’s to come, and spend time with old and new friends. More
Newsletter article December 20, 2023
2023 – What a Year!
Bottom line: the 2024 legislative session will also be a challenge. As 2023 comes to a close, we’re gearing up for the January 10th opening of the 2024 legislative session, the last one with Jim Justice as our part-time governor. More
2023 – What a Year!
Bottom line: the 2024 legislative session will also be a challenge. As 2023 comes to a close, we’re gearing up for the January 10th opening of the 2024 legislative session, the last one with Jim Justice as our part-time governor. More
Newsletter article Dani Parent October 25, 2023
ARCH2 – an Update
Communities in Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley continue to bear the brunt of the economic and ecological effects of extractive industries in the wake of last week's approval of up to $925 million in funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the Appalachian Regional clean hydrogen Hub (ARCH2). More
Issues: Climate Justice, Energy, Environment, Fracking, Pollution
ARCH2 – an Update
Communities in Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley continue to bear the brunt of the economic and ecological effects of extractive industries in the wake of last week's approval of up to $925 million in funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the Appalachian Regional clean hydrogen Hub (ARCH2). More
Issues: Climate Justice, Energy, Environment, Fracking, Pollution
Newsletter article October 25, 2023
WV Citizen Action’s 2023 Awards Picnic: Meet Our Awardees
On Saturday, September 16th we gathered at Coonskin Park to celebrate our awardees, reflect on the work we’ve done and what’s to come, and spend time with old and new friends. We wanted to take another opportunity to lift up our amazing awardees and their work, especially for those who were unable to join us. Special thanks to our attendees and sponsors for making this day and our work possible. More
Issues: Awards, Democracy, Education, Environment, Healthcare, Inequality, Pollution
WV Citizen Action’s 2023 Awards Picnic: Meet Our Awardees
On Saturday, September 16th we gathered at Coonskin Park to celebrate our awardees, reflect on the work we’ve done and what’s to come, and spend time with old and new friends. We wanted to take another opportunity to lift up our amazing awardees and their work, especially for those who were unable to join us. Special thanks to our attendees and sponsors for making this day and our work possible. More
Issues: Awards, Democracy, Education, Environment, Healthcare, Inequality, Pollution
Newsletter article CAG October 25, 2023
United Vision Project Training- November 2023
Our best days will not come from our division, but our unity and our ability to come together across differences. Join us for another United Vision training session Nov. 15th and 16th and be a part of helping to heal the divide. More
Issues: Community Organizing, Democracy, Inequality
United Vision Project Training- November 2023
Our best days will not come from our division, but our unity and our ability to come together across differences. Join us for another United Vision training session Nov. 15th and 16th and be a part of helping to heal the divide. More
Issues: Community Organizing, Democracy, Inequality
Newsletter article October 24, 2023
Celebrating Sustainability: A Look Back at the Inaugural “Sustainability in Motion” Event
The first-ever "Sustainability in Motion" event, held at Slack Plaza in Charleston, brought together environmental enthusiasts, local businesses, and community members, all united under a common cause - sustainability and climate justice. More
Issues: Climate Justice, Sustainability
Celebrating Sustainability: A Look Back at the Inaugural “Sustainability in Motion” Event
The first-ever "Sustainability in Motion" event, held at Slack Plaza in Charleston, brought together environmental enthusiasts, local businesses, and community members, all united under a common cause - sustainability and climate justice. More
Issues: Climate Justice, Sustainability
Newsletter article October 24, 2023
Southern WV’s Renewable Revolution
The West Virginia New Jobs Coalition has embarked on a journey across Southern West Virginia. Our mission? To promote the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and provide invaluable assistance to towns in securing crucial federal funds for transformative projects. More
Issues: Clean Energy, Economy, IRA, Sustainability
Southern WV’s Renewable Revolution
The West Virginia New Jobs Coalition has embarked on a journey across Southern West Virginia. Our mission? To promote the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and provide invaluable assistance to towns in securing crucial federal funds for transformative projects. More
Issues: Clean Energy, Economy, IRA, Sustainability
Newsletter article Gary Zuckett October 24, 2023
Kanawha State Forest Gas Well Tour
The purpose of this hike was to show the need for more DEP well inspectors, funding for plugging leaky orphaned wells because of the danger they pose to groundwater, climate, and the health of local residents. We’ll also be asking lawmakers to pass the "Orphaned Gas Well Prevention Act” for new and transferred wells, to require drillers to set aside money in the Treasurer's office as the well produces income to cover the eventual plugging costs when the wells stop producing (become "abandoned"). More
Issues: Gas Wells, Orphaned Wells, Pollution
Kanawha State Forest Gas Well Tour
The purpose of this hike was to show the need for more DEP well inspectors, funding for plugging leaky orphaned wells because of the danger they pose to groundwater, climate, and the health of local residents. We’ll also be asking lawmakers to pass the "Orphaned Gas Well Prevention Act” for new and transferred wells, to require drillers to set aside money in the Treasurer's office as the well produces income to cover the eventual plugging costs when the wells stop producing (become "abandoned"). More
Issues: Gas Wells, Orphaned Wells, Pollution