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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
Action Alert CAG July 29, 2024
Medicare and Medicaid’s Birthday: Celebrate & Advocate!
Tuesday, July 30 at 10:00 am for an online talk on Medicare and Medicaid's Birthday and why they're so important for healthcare in West Virginia. Together, we can push for more support for Medicare and Medicaid and ensure everyone can get the care they need. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Families, Healthcare
Medicare and Medicaid’s Birthday: Celebrate & Advocate!
Tuesday, July 30 at 10:00 am for an online talk on Medicare and Medicaid's Birthday and why they're so important for healthcare in West Virginia. Together, we can push for more support for Medicare and Medicaid and ensure everyone can get the care they need. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Families, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG July 11, 2024
Fundamentals of Organizing: Tools to Impact Your Community
You’re invited to a FREE Fundamentals of Organizing training. Take advantage of this chance to learn, network, and strengthen your work. Connect with fellow organizers and gain practical tools to impact your community, regardless of your focus area. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Fundamentals of Organizing: Tools to Impact Your Community
You’re invited to a FREE Fundamentals of Organizing training. Take advantage of this chance to learn, network, and strengthen your work. Connect with fellow organizers and gain practical tools to impact your community, regardless of your focus area. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Environment, 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
Citizen Action Group Blog, Newsletter article Julie Archer June 28, 2024
Judicial Integrity: Ethical, Accountable Courts Are A Pillar of a Strong Democracy
In the current political climate, state courts and constitutions are playing an increasingly central role in protecting and advancing rights around reproductive freedom, gender justice, voting rights, and more. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy
Judicial Integrity: Ethical, Accountable Courts Are A Pillar of a Strong Democracy
In the current political climate, state courts and constitutions are playing an increasingly central role in protecting and advancing rights around reproductive freedom, gender justice, voting rights, and more. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy
Citizen Action Group Blog, Newsletter article Gary Zuckett June 28, 2024
2024 Legislative Session: It Just Keeps on Happening
The 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. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
2024 Legislative Session: It Just Keeps on Happening
The 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. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
Citizen Action Group Blog, Newsletter article Gary Zuckett June 28, 2024
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. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Healthcare
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. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Healthcare
Newsletter CAG June 28, 2024
Capital Eye Vol. 17 No. 9
We’re celebrating the Mountain State by rallying West Virginians to join us in strengthening, invigorating, and empowering our communities. Dive into our latest newsletter to discover more about our initiatives and ways to volunteer or get involved. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Environment, Healthcare
Capital Eye Vol. 17 No. 9
We’re celebrating the Mountain State by rallying West Virginians to join us in strengthening, invigorating, and empowering our communities. Dive into our latest newsletter to discover more about our initiatives and ways to volunteer or get involved. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Environment, Healthcare
Newsletter article CAG March 18, 2024
Bad Bills: Dead or Alive? (Mostly Dead)
The lawmaking process was designed to make it hard to pass legislation. That’s a 2-edged sword, but lately it has been working in our favor. Even if the news itself isn't always good, we are fortunate to have an amazing statehouse press corps. Links here to some of their wrap-ups for further reading. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Energy, Environment
Bad Bills: Dead or Alive? (Mostly Dead)
The lawmaking process was designed to make it hard to pass legislation. That’s a 2-edged sword, but lately it has been working in our favor. Even if the news itself isn't always good, we are fortunate to have an amazing statehouse press corps. Links here to some of their wrap-ups for further reading. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Energy, Environment
Newsletter article CAG March 18, 2024
ALERT – Landmen Buying Pore Space Rights!
A summary of WV SORO's actions on bills during the 2024 West Virginia Legislature's regular session, which ended March 9th. Also land agents are going door to door trying to get surface owners to sign away rights to the pore space in the rock formations under their land, and we need to educate surface owners about that. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Environment
ALERT – Landmen Buying Pore Space Rights!
A summary of WV SORO's actions on bills during the 2024 West Virginia Legislature's regular session, which ended March 9th. Also land agents are going door to door trying to get surface owners to sign away rights to the pore space in the rock formations under their land, and we need to educate surface owners about that. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Environment
Newsletter article CAG March 18, 2024
HCFA 2024 Legislative Wrap Up
There are two bills that many are calling on the Governor to veto. One is SB 841, which cuts unemployment benefits. The other, HB 5105, creates exemptions for childhood immunizations in private, parochial, and virtual public schools. The best news at the end of the session might be the bills that didn't pass. Unfortunately, the “flat” budget passed on the last night of the session, failed to fill the $114 million dollar gap in Medicaid funding. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Families, Healthcare
HCFA 2024 Legislative Wrap Up
There are two bills that many are calling on the Governor to veto. One is SB 841, which cuts unemployment benefits. The other, HB 5105, creates exemptions for childhood immunizations in private, parochial, and virtual public schools. The best news at the end of the session might be the bills that didn't pass. Unfortunately, the “flat” budget passed on the last night of the session, failed to fill the $114 million dollar gap in Medicaid funding. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Families, Healthcare
Newsletter article CAG March 3, 2024
‘Crossover Day’ is History – One Week to Go
Our job moving forward is to try to get the few good bills still in play over the finish line and make as many bumps in the road as possible for those we want to die. This is where you, our citizen activists, can really help! More
Issues: Budget Priorities
‘Crossover Day’ is History – One Week to Go
Our job moving forward is to try to get the few good bills still in play over the finish line and make as many bumps in the road as possible for those we want to die. This is where you, our citizen activists, can really help! More
Issues: Budget Priorities
Newsletter article CAG February 8, 2024
SB 562 – SNAP and a Starving Job Market in WV
SB 562 would make optional work and job training mandatory in order to receive food. WV already tested this model in a 2016 Pilot. The model not only FAILED to increase employment, but it increased hunger across the state! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Families
SB 562 – SNAP and a Starving Job Market in WV
SB 562 would make optional work and job training mandatory in order to receive food. WV already tested this model in a 2016 Pilot. The model not only FAILED to increase employment, but it increased hunger across the state! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Families
Action Alert CAG January 31, 2024
Take Action to Protect SNAP Food Assistance for Children and Families
SB 562 would kick West Virginia families off SNAP by imposing a confusing and ineffective work requirement. One that was tested and failed to increase employment in 2016. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Families
Take Action to Protect SNAP Food Assistance for Children and Families
SB 562 would kick West Virginia families off SNAP by imposing a confusing and ineffective work requirement. One that was tested and failed to increase employment in 2016. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Families
Newsletter CAG December 20, 2023
Capital Eye Vol. 16, No. 12: 2023 – What a Year!
Our multi-faceted approach to positive change is building momentum. Keep reading to find out more. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Capital Eye Vol. 16, No. 12: 2023 – What a Year!
Our multi-faceted approach to positive change is building momentum. Keep reading to find out more. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Newsletter CAG October 25, 2023
Capital Eye Vol. 16, No. 11: Continuing the Fight for Democracy, the Environment and Health Care for All
Our October eNewsletter is out! WV Citizen Action and our many friends and partners have been hard at work this summer and fall. WVCAG's multi-faceted approach to positive change is building momentum. Keep reading to find out more. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Capital Eye Vol. 16, No. 11: Continuing the Fight for Democracy, the Environment and Health Care for All
Our October eNewsletter is out! WV Citizen Action and our many friends and partners have been hard at work this summer and fall. WVCAG's multi-faceted approach to positive change is building momentum. Keep reading to find out more. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Newsletter article CAG August 17, 2023
Advocates Celebrate Inflation Reduction Act Anniversary
"On the first anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), advocates held a press conference to discuss resources available to West Virginians under the law." More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Families, Workers
Advocates Celebrate Inflation Reduction Act Anniversary
"On the first anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), advocates held a press conference to discuss resources available to West Virginians under the law." More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Families, Workers
Newsletter CAG June 19, 2023
Capital Eye Vol. 16 No. 10: Truth and Consequences
WV CAG's June 2023 Newsletter is ready, and it’s available both in PRINT & to DOWNLOAD! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Healthcare, Workers
Capital Eye Vol. 16 No. 10: Truth and Consequences
WV CAG's June 2023 Newsletter is ready, and it’s available both in PRINT & to DOWNLOAD! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Healthcare, Workers
Press Release CAG May 24, 2023
MEDIA ADVISORY: Republicans Put West Virginia Millionaires Over State’s Workers, Children & Seniors
U.S. House Republicans Voted to Strip $8.3 billion of Federal Funding from West Virginia To Give Corporations and the Ultra-Wealthy Another Tax Cut More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
MEDIA ADVISORY: Republicans Put West Virginia Millionaires Over State’s Workers, Children & Seniors
U.S. House Republicans Voted to Strip $8.3 billion of Federal Funding from West Virginia To Give Corporations and the Ultra-Wealthy Another Tax Cut More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Action Alert CAG May 19, 2023
Medicaid Work Requirements Would Be Disastrous for WV
As many as 220,000 West Virginians could lose their vital health coverage. Tell our Senators to stand up for West Virginia families, and vote to pass a debt ceiling extension without cuts or redtape barriers to Medicaid, food stamps and other programs. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Families, Healthcare
Medicaid Work Requirements Would Be Disastrous for WV
As many as 220,000 West Virginians could lose their vital health coverage. Tell our Senators to stand up for West Virginia families, and vote to pass a debt ceiling extension without cuts or redtape barriers to Medicaid, food stamps and other programs. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Families, Healthcare
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