March 23, 2023 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Voices of the Community 20th Anniversary Speaker Series at the Byrd Center

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Thursdays 2/9, 3/23, and 4/20 | 7:00 pm in the Byrd Auditorium and on Zoom

Join us for a series of lectures from local experts on a variety of topics in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education.

Free and open to the public.

Treatment Courts and the Drug Abuse Crisis in West Virginia with the honorable Judge David Hammer – February 9th
Cybersecurity Regulation and Policy: A Citizen’s Overview with Harriet Pearson – March 23rd
Clean Energy, Coal, Climate Justice, and West Virginia’s Future with Mary Anne Hitt – April 20th

Register to attend at https://www.byrdcenter.org/voices-of-the-community-series.html

March 25, 2023 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Labor Women Who Lead Saturday – March 25th from 10-11:00 a.m. EST

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This Women’s History Month, join ReImagine Appalachia and BlueGreen Alliance on Saturday, March 25th at 10 a.m. as we hear from women who are doing trade work – from building skyscrapers to the halls of the White House – learn about successful strategies that can expand opportunities, increase diversity, and encourage more women to find success in these family-sustaining jobs.

Women have been contributing their skills to build America since before WWII – and yet women still represent less than 5% of the construction trade and other skilled workers across most of the US. We have a historic opportunity to bring more women into the trades with new federal investments coming into our region.

Panelists at this virtual roundtable will discuss where we’ve been, where we are and where we need to go.

The event is from 10 a.m.- 11 a.m., but we will have an additional 30 minutes until 11:30 a.m. for an optional Q&A from the audience.

Register here!

Speakers include:

Gina Cooper – International Vice President, IBEW Fourth District
Doreen Cannon – Plumbers Local 55, ASSE International Board Member, CBCTC Tradeswomen Committee Chair
Joanne Manganello – Director of Pennsylvania Government Relations, LIUNA Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition
Angela Swan – 1st year apprentice with Bricklayers Local 4, Kentucky
Linda Hamilton – IUOE Local 132, West Virginia
Tanji Gilliam – Coordinator, North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU)
Nicole Schwartz – Executive Director TradesFutures

March 25, 2023 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Inflation Reduction Act Roadshow – WHEELING SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2023 AT 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

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Come to learn about how individuals, municipalities, and organizations in West Virginia can benefit from millions of dollars of investments contained in the Inflation Reduction Act. Last summer, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act which includes historic investments in clean energy, energy efficiency, and community development initiatives. At these events, community members and elected officials will have the opportunity to learn from experts from around the state about how to put these investments to use in homes and communities.

WHAT: FREE informational event
WHEN: Saturday, March 25th from 12:30pm to 2:30pm
WHERE: Ohio County Public Library Auditorium (52 16th St, Wheeling, WV 26003)

March 28, 2023 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

What’s Up with Medicaid? Changes Coming Soon!

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At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government passed legislation to help families and health care providers amid an unprecedented health and economic crisis. Among the provisions, states were required to keep people who receive health insurance via Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) continuously enrolled in the programs in exchange for enhanced federal funding. This provision has helped cover more than 650,000 West Virginians throughout the pandemic.

In December 2022, Congress passed legislation phasing down the emergency enrollment provisions. Starting on April 1, Medicaid will return to pre-pandemic eligibility requirements and the state will start rolling folks off Medicaid if deemed ineligible. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date to stay updated on all things Medicaid and make sure you stay covered!

Join the WV Center on Budget and Policy for a webinar on March 28 at 6PM, where they will break everything down and answer your questions.

Check out this blog post for things you need to know about the upcoming changes to Medicaid and to access additional resources to learn more and take action to stay connected to health care.

April 20, 2023 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Voices of the Community 20th Anniversary Speaker Series at the Byrd Center

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Thursdays 2/9, 3/23, and 4/20 | 7:00 pm in the Byrd Auditorium and on Zoom

Join us for a series of lectures from local experts on a variety of topics in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education.

Free and open to the public.

Treatment Courts and the Drug Abuse Crisis in West Virginia with the honorable Judge David Hammer – February 9th
Cybersecurity Regulation and Policy: A Citizen’s Overview with Harriet Pearson – March 23rd
Clean Energy, Coal, Climate Justice, and West Virginia’s Future with Mary Anne Hitt – April 20th

Register to attend at https://www.byrdcenter.org/voices-of-the-community-series.html