Tag: Budget Priorities

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Action Alert CAG February 26, 2016
Oh, SNAP!
At the beginning of the year, Governor Tomblin imposed a pilot in nine counties across the state that would require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - also known as Food Stamps - recipients to work 20 hours a week if they are able-bodied adults between the ages of 18 and 50; this pilot does include exemptions for individuals with dependents or who have mental or physical disabilities. During session, our legislature has been continuously proposing bills that would create stricter requirements and reduce SNAP benefits even further. While these work requirements may sound good, there are major issues we should consider before implementing such requirements. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Families

Newsletter CAG February 22, 2016
Capital Eye: Unintended Consequences
We hope you enjoyed your warm weekend! Now, start off your Monday right (or should we say 'left'?) with an update on what's been happening at our state Capitol. Don't forget to click the bold links to take action! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Energy, Environment, Healthcare

Newsletter CAG February 8, 2016
Capital Eye: Groundhog Week
We hope you had a great weekend! Our weekend was packed full with committee meetings and lobbying visits, as the Senate decided to convene. This is why our "weekend" update is coming to you at the beginning of the week; we didn't forget about you! Read on for a full update on last week's happenings and a look ahead at this week's. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Workers

Newsletter Ciera Pennington January 31, 2016
Capital Eye Update: 1/31/16
What a week! Catch-up on what's been happening at the Capitol this past week. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Event, Kids and families, Our children our future, Pollution, Right to work

Action Alert CAG December 10, 2015
We can’t let this slip by
Members of Congress are currently negotiating the budget deal to avoid a government shutdown. While there will likely be a small funding bill to extend the deadline till next week, a deal must be made soon. The main sticking point: policy riders. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy

Advocacy Letter CAG September 17, 2015
Coalition Letter to House Opposing HR 1737 Auto Discrimination
On behalf of the undersigned organizations, we urge you to oppose H.R. 1737, the so-called “Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act.” This legislation is simply an effort to stop the CFPB from enforcing laws against discrimination. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Families

Action Alert Julie Archer July 7, 2015
Contact Senator Capito to Help End Child Hunger
The summer is in full swing and Congress is moving quickly to make important decisions about our country’s priorities.The Senate Appropriations subcommittee tasked with the Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) is expected to make recommendations soon about funding for the program. The full Senate Appropriations Committee will then consider the program and make its recommendations to the full Senate. Our junior Senator Shelley Moore Capito sits on this important committee. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Families

Newsletter CAG February 22, 2015
Week 6: Over the Hump
Legislative Update Week 6: Over the Hump. From 'War on Workers' to 'Threats to Both Air AND Water,' we strive to keep you updated. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare, Workers

Newsletter CAG February 15, 2015
Week 5: Halfway
Thursday was the halfway point in this session and we are fast approaching the last day to introduce bills in the Senate (Monday, February 23) and House (Tuesday, February 24). So far 1,243 bills have been introduced. The week started with a great press conference on protecting our water with speakers from WV Environmental Council member groups, the WV Council of Churches, and Charleston NAACP - all calling for keeping our drinking water clean and safe, and opposing legislation to roll back protections. Our water warrior, Karan Ireland, moderated the event and gave a strong personal testimony to kick it off. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Economy, Energy, Families, Workers

Newsletter CAG February 8, 2015
Week 4: Attacks on Water, Health Care Continue
Over one thousand bills have been introduced by both the House and the Senate. Thankfully most will end up in the recycling bin. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Healthcare

Newsletter CAG February 1, 2015
Week 3: All Hands On Deck
Find out what's been happening at the Legislature- trust us, there's a lot! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Workers

Citizen Action Group Blog CAG January 10, 2014
WV Citizen Action Group 2014 Public Policy Priorities
Thousands of hard working West Virginians earn minimum wage, but no matter how hard they work, minimum wage is simply not enough to cover their basic needs, like food, rent and health. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Energy, Healthcare

Press Release CAG September 21, 2013
Citizen Action Statement on House GOP’s SNAP Cuts
Less than 24 hours after passing a bill to slash food assistance* for nearly 4 million vulnerable Americans, House Republicans today passed a short-term spending measure to keep the federal government in business but included a poison pill that defunds the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Families, Healthcare

Press Release CAG September 18, 2013
WV Faith & Civic Groups Call for an End to Political “Hunger Games” in Response to Proposed SNAP Cuts
Local anti‐hunger advocates supporting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) held a press conference today Covenant House in response to a likely vote in the U.S. House of Representatives this week that would years and affect up to six million Americans. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Families

Citizen Action Group Blog CAG March 30, 2011
The Fix We’re In For: The State of West Virginia’s Bridges
A Transportation for America report on the state of West Virginia's bridges and recommendations for meeting our transportation network's vital maintenance needs. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Families, Workers

Press Release CAG July 30, 2010
Statement by Gary Zuckett, Exec Dir. WV Citizen Action, at Afghanistan Vigil
We stand today in support of our troops by asking the President to end our occupation of Afghanistan and bring our people safely home. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Fair taxation, Families

Press Release CAG March 7, 2008
Resolution to Bring National Guard Home introduced in WV Legislature
Both houses of the WV legislature have introduced a resolution asking Congress to empower WV’s governor to bring home our national guard. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Families

Press Release CAG September 2, 2007
Groups Launch “Missing Person” Poster Campaign Targeting Capito’s Refusal to Discuss Her Position on the War in Iraq
WV Citizen Action and WV Patriots for Peace launch a campaign aimed at Rep Shelley Capito’s refusal to hold public discussion on Iraq. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Families

Citizen Action Group Blog CAG March 14, 2007
First Things First: The President’s Budget Makes the Wrong Choices for WV
In West Virginia, we share some basic priorities. We all want our children to grow up healthy. We want to know that if we are sick or hurt, there will be doctors and nurses and ambulances ready to care for us. We want our kids to get a good education so they can get good jobs and strengthen our economy, and because an informed citizenry is the base of a healthy democracy. We want everyone to have enough nutritious food to eat. We want to breathe clean air and drink clean water. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Healthcare, Kids and families