Tag: Budget Priorities
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Press Release CAG April 29, 2021
THRIVE Act introduced: $10 trillion infrastructure plan prioritizes climate, care, jobs and justice
Members of Congress backed by a cross-movement nationwide grassroots organizing effort announced the formal introduction of the THRIVE Act in Congress today. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Environment, Workers
THRIVE Act introduced: $10 trillion infrastructure plan prioritizes climate, care, jobs and justice
Members of Congress backed by a cross-movement nationwide grassroots organizing effort announced the formal introduction of the THRIVE Act in Congress today. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Environment, Workers
Action Alert CAG April 28, 2021
Care & Jobs Rally on International Workers’ Day
Join SEIU District 1199, WV New Jobs Coalition, and many more on Saturday, May 1st, 2021 at 1:00pm by the fountain inside Ritter Park, Huntington, WV. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy
Care & Jobs Rally on International Workers’ Day
Join SEIU District 1199, WV New Jobs Coalition, and many more on Saturday, May 1st, 2021 at 1:00pm by the fountain inside Ritter Park, Huntington, WV. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy
Newsletter article CAG April 20, 2021
WV Moving Forward With Establishing Intermediate Court, Keeping Courts Out of Impeachment
Two measures we oppose related to West Virginia courts were passed by the WV Legislature. One was signed into law by the Governor. The other will go before voters in November of 2022 in the form of a proposed amendment to the state Constitution. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy
WV Moving Forward With Establishing Intermediate Court, Keeping Courts Out of Impeachment
Two measures we oppose related to West Virginia courts were passed by the WV Legislature. One was signed into law by the Governor. The other will go before voters in November of 2022 in the form of a proposed amendment to the state Constitution. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy
Newsletter CAG April 20, 2021
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 9: Legislative Wrap Up
Here's our wrap up of the 2021 WV Legislative Session. Even though it has ended, exciting federal programs will be moving in DC and our senior senator is a key vote in moving most everything. As such, we’ll be pivoting to put much more of our focus on some very promising legislation. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 9: Legislative Wrap Up
Here's our wrap up of the 2021 WV Legislative Session. Even though it has ended, exciting federal programs will be moving in DC and our senior senator is a key vote in moving most everything. As such, we’ll be pivoting to put much more of our focus on some very promising legislation. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG April 20, 2021
Status of 2021 Bills by Topic/Subject
Consumer Protection, Civil Justice, Courts, Constitutional Amendments, Health Care, Voting Rights, and so much more. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Status of 2021 Bills by Topic/Subject
Consumer Protection, Civil Justice, Courts, Constitutional Amendments, Health Care, Voting Rights, and so much more. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Press Release CAG April 15, 2021
Thanks, Sen Manchin for Rescue Vote!
WV-CAG is running this ad as a THANK YOU for Sen Manchin's support of $1400 checks, more Covid Shots, and support for West Virginia communities! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Families, Healthcare
Thanks, Sen Manchin for Rescue Vote!
WV-CAG is running this ad as a THANK YOU for Sen Manchin's support of $1400 checks, more Covid Shots, and support for West Virginia communities! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Families, Healthcare
Newsletter CAG March 29, 2021
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 7: Week 8 of the 2021 Legislative Session
With two weeks to go in 2021 WV Legislative Session here's a look at what's happening under the dome and actions you can take. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 7: Week 8 of the 2021 Legislative Session
With two weeks to go in 2021 WV Legislative Session here's a look at what's happening under the dome and actions you can take. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
Newsletter article CAG March 29, 2021
Courts and the Constitution
After quickly passing their house of origin and then clearing their first committee assignment in the other, two measures we oppose related to West Virginia courts slowed down. Now one has cleared another legislative hurdle, and the other is likely to be on the move again soon as we enter the final two weeks of the legislative session. Here’s a quick update and actions you can take to stop these power grabs and attempts to politicize the judiciary. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy
Courts and the Constitution
After quickly passing their house of origin and then clearing their first committee assignment in the other, two measures we oppose related to West Virginia courts slowed down. Now one has cleared another legislative hurdle, and the other is likely to be on the move again soon as we enter the final two weeks of the legislative session. Here’s a quick update and actions you can take to stop these power grabs and attempts to politicize the judiciary. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy
Newsletter article CAG March 29, 2021
What A Taxing Week!
Conservatives are constantly harping about their desire for small local governance - except when they don’t. Too many examples this session to list them all but one of the whoppers is a proposed amendment to the WV constitution to give the Legislature more control over county property taxes with the intent to slash taxes paid by big, out of state corporations. The House is also debating an alternative to the Governor's income tax phase our that would devastate the state budget. More here on these and other updates from the 'Bad Idea Factory.' More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Energy, Families
What A Taxing Week!
Conservatives are constantly harping about their desire for small local governance - except when they don’t. Too many examples this session to list them all but one of the whoppers is a proposed amendment to the WV constitution to give the Legislature more control over county property taxes with the intent to slash taxes paid by big, out of state corporations. The House is also debating an alternative to the Governor's income tax phase our that would devastate the state budget. More here on these and other updates from the 'Bad Idea Factory.' More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Energy, Families
Newsletter article Gary Zuckett March 22, 2021
Session Moves into Spring
We need new faces pushing those red and green buttons which have such a profound effect on our families, committees and state. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Environment, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Session Moves into Spring
We need new faces pushing those red and green buttons which have such a profound effect on our families, committees and state. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Environment, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Newsletter CAG March 22, 2021
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 6: 2021 – Week 7 of WV Legislative Session
This is Week 7 of the WV Legislative Session. Stay up-to-date on what’s happening under the dome by watching for our Capital Eye e-blast. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 6: 2021 – Week 7 of WV Legislative Session
This is Week 7 of the WV Legislative Session. Stay up-to-date on what’s happening under the dome by watching for our Capital Eye e-blast. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Newsletter article CAG March 15, 2021
What’s really Happening at the Legislature
Laws are being made to enrich their millionaires at the expense of regular West Virginians and their families. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
What’s really Happening at the Legislature
Laws are being made to enrich their millionaires at the expense of regular West Virginians and their families. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Newsletter CAG March 15, 2021
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 5: 2021 – Week 6 of WV Legislative Session
This is Week 6 of the WV Legislative Session. Stay up-to-date on what’s happening under the dome by watching for our Capital Eye e-blast and following us. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Environment, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 5: 2021 – Week 6 of WV Legislative Session
This is Week 6 of the WV Legislative Session. Stay up-to-date on what’s happening under the dome by watching for our Capital Eye e-blast and following us. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Environment, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG March 12, 2021
WV Bill Tracker – 3/12/2021
Here are the bills we are tracking at the WV Legislature as of today, Friday, 3/12. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
WV Bill Tracker – 3/12/2021
Here are the bills we are tracking at the WV Legislature as of today, Friday, 3/12. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Action Alert CAG March 10, 2021
ACTION ALERT: Tell your Legislators – Say YES to Medicaid Buy-in, NO to COVID Liability Immunity and NO to Income Tax cuts!
Contact Your Legislators! (1) Tell them TODAY to Say NO to SB 277 - Don't let Irresponsible Businesses Off the Hook! (2) Tell them to Say YES to HB 3001 - Create the Affordable Medicaid Buy-in Program. (3) Tell them to Say NO to SB 600/HB 2027 - Protect Public Services by Keeping the WV Income Tax! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
ACTION ALERT: Tell your Legislators – Say YES to Medicaid Buy-in, NO to COVID Liability Immunity and NO to Income Tax cuts!
Contact Your Legislators! (1) Tell them TODAY to Say NO to SB 277 - Don't let Irresponsible Businesses Off the Hook! (2) Tell them to Say YES to HB 3001 - Create the Affordable Medicaid Buy-in Program. (3) Tell them to Say NO to SB 600/HB 2027 - Protect Public Services by Keeping the WV Income Tax! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Newsletter article CAG March 8, 2021
Midway (Almost) – Session Rolls On
Friday was day 24 of the 60-day legislative session. Believe it or not, bills will now begin moving even faster as we approach several deadlines limiting their progress to the finish line. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Midway (Almost) – Session Rolls On
Friday was day 24 of the 60-day legislative session. Believe it or not, bills will now begin moving even faster as we approach several deadlines limiting their progress to the finish line. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Newsletter CAG March 8, 2021
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 4: 2021 – Week 5 of WV Legislative Session
This is Week 5 of the WV Legislative Session. Stay up-to-date on what’s happening under the dome by watching for our Capital Eye e-blast and following us. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 4: 2021 – Week 5 of WV Legislative Session
This is Week 5 of the WV Legislative Session. Stay up-to-date on what’s happening under the dome by watching for our Capital Eye e-blast and following us. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Action Alert CAG March 5, 2021
Contact Your Legislators NOW! Tell them to Say NO to HB 2257
Contact your House of Delegates member to ask them to VOTE NO on HB 2257, a draconian bill that funds the costly war on drugs. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Fair taxation
Contact Your Legislators NOW! Tell them to Say NO to HB 2257
Contact your House of Delegates member to ask them to VOTE NO on HB 2257, a draconian bill that funds the costly war on drugs. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Fair taxation
Newsletter article CAG March 1, 2021
Hearing from the People
This week’s extra-curricular activities out-shined many events inside the Capitol. A Moral Monday event by the Poor People's Campaign landed on Senator Manchin’s doorstep in Charleston More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Healthcare, Workers
Hearing from the People
This week’s extra-curricular activities out-shined many events inside the Capitol. A Moral Monday event by the Poor People's Campaign landed on Senator Manchin’s doorstep in Charleston More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Healthcare, Workers
Newsletter CAG March 1, 2021
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 3: 2021 – Week 4 of WV Legislative Session
This is Week 4 of the WV Legislative Session. Stay up-to-date on what’s happening under the dome by watching for our Capital Eye e-blast and following us. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 3: 2021 – Week 4 of WV Legislative Session
This is Week 4 of the WV Legislative Session. Stay up-to-date on what’s happening under the dome by watching for our Capital Eye e-blast and following us. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers