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Newsletter CAG January 15, 2016
Capital Eye Newsletter; January 2016
Read the latest edition of the 'Capital Eye' newsletter to learn what we've been doing the past few months and what we will be doing the next few! More
Issues: Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families
Capital Eye Newsletter; January 2016
Read the latest edition of the 'Capital Eye' newsletter to learn what we've been doing the past few months and what we will be doing the next few! More
Issues: Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families
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
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
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG November 3, 2015
Fair Courts: Money, politics tipping scales of justice?
If you went to court tomorrow, would you ultimately get a fair and impartial decision? Or are the scales of justice tilted by special interests spending big and playing dirty in efforts to shape elected courts to their liking? A new national report underscores the troubling answer to these questions. Bankrolling the Bench: The New Politics of Judicial Elections 2013-14, by nonpartisan organizations Justice at Stake, the Brennan Center for Justice, and the National Institute on Money in State Politics examines such attempts to influence state Supreme Courts. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
Fair Courts: Money, politics tipping scales of justice?
If you went to court tomorrow, would you ultimately get a fair and impartial decision? Or are the scales of justice tilted by special interests spending big and playing dirty in efforts to shape elected courts to their liking? A new national report underscores the troubling answer to these questions. Bankrolling the Bench: The New Politics of Judicial Elections 2013-14, by nonpartisan organizations Justice at Stake, the Brennan Center for Justice, and the National Institute on Money in State Politics examines such attempts to influence state Supreme Courts. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
Advocacy Letter CAG October 27, 2015
Pass a clean budget bill and reject attacks on CFPB’s authority on forced arbitration
We are joining other consumer advocates in calling for the passage of a clean budget and the rejection of any riders that would affect the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's ability to continue its rulemaking on binding mandatory arbitration clauses in consumer financial services contracts. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy
Pass a clean budget bill and reject attacks on CFPB’s authority on forced arbitration
We are joining other consumer advocates in calling for the passage of a clean budget and the rejection of any riders that would affect the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's ability to continue its rulemaking on binding mandatory arbitration clauses in consumer financial services contracts. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy
Newsletter CAG September 22, 2015
Capital Eye, Fall 2015
Check out our Fall 2015 'Capital Eye' newsletter! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families
Capital Eye, Fall 2015
Check out our Fall 2015 'Capital Eye' newsletter! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families
Action Alert CAG June 12, 2015
Families Need Earned Sick Days, Ask Sen Manchin to co-sponsor!
Recently Sen. Manchin voted for an amendment in support of Earned Sick Leave. West Virginia Citizen Action and our national affiliate USAction think it’s times to ask him to take the next step… More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Families, Healthcare
Families Need Earned Sick Days, Ask Sen Manchin to co-sponsor!
Recently Sen. Manchin voted for an amendment in support of Earned Sick Leave. West Virginia Citizen Action and our national affiliate USAction think it’s times to ask him to take the next step… More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Families, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG June 11, 2015
Not so Fast Track!
Call Congress today to oppose Fast Tracking the TPP (Trans Pacific Partnership treaty): 1-888-966-9836. The TPP has been negotiated in total secrecy with lobbyists of the trans-national corporations and is much more than the simple “Free Trade” deal it's being promoted as. More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Workers
Not so Fast Track!
Call Congress today to oppose Fast Tracking the TPP (Trans Pacific Partnership treaty): 1-888-966-9836. The TPP has been negotiated in total secrecy with lobbyists of the trans-national corporations and is much more than the simple “Free Trade” deal it's being promoted as. More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Workers
Action Alert CAG June 3, 2015
Call Today to Stop TPP; Movie Screening, First Friday This Week
Any day now, Congress will vote on a massive outsourcing trade. This deal, called the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will directly impact the ability of labor unions to negotiate fair contracts this year. All jobs are tradable – including call center work – and this deal will move jobs to Vietnam & Malaysia.Congress has to hear from us, not just from corporate CEOs.Join us for this Day of Action! Call Your Representative Today, June 3. More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Workers
Call Today to Stop TPP; Movie Screening, First Friday This Week
Any day now, Congress will vote on a massive outsourcing trade. This deal, called the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will directly impact the ability of labor unions to negotiate fair contracts this year. All jobs are tradable – including call center work – and this deal will move jobs to Vietnam & Malaysia.Congress has to hear from us, not just from corporate CEOs.Join us for this Day of Action! Call Your Representative Today, June 3. More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Workers
Action Alert CAG May 26, 2015
Movie Screenings and a Call to Action
Join WV- CAG for a FREE screening of the documentary "In the Shadows of Liberty" in South Charleston or Shepherdstown. We also need your help to stop the Trans-Pacific Partnership ("NAFTA on steroids") and fast track authority. More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Workers
Movie Screenings and a Call to Action
Join WV- CAG for a FREE screening of the documentary "In the Shadows of Liberty" in South Charleston or Shepherdstown. We also need your help to stop the Trans-Pacific Partnership ("NAFTA on steroids") and fast track authority. More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Workers
Newsletter CAG March 21, 2015
Legislative Wrap-Up: 2015 Session Closes
Campaign Finance Legislation Stalls in House; Non-Partisan Judicial Elections, Other Reforms Headed to Governor; Aboveground Storage Tank Act Amended; Some Good News For Water Quality; Reflections on Internship with CAG; Recycling Cooperatives Bill Headed to Governor; Energy Efficient WV Fought off Bad Policy, Ran out of Time on Another; Selma Memory March This Sunday. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Families
Legislative Wrap-Up: 2015 Session Closes
Campaign Finance Legislation Stalls in House; Non-Partisan Judicial Elections, Other Reforms Headed to Governor; Aboveground Storage Tank Act Amended; Some Good News For Water Quality; Reflections on Internship with CAG; Recycling Cooperatives Bill Headed to Governor; Energy Efficient WV Fought off Bad Policy, Ran out of Time on Another; Selma Memory March This Sunday. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Families
Newsletter CAG March 8, 2015
Week 8: Home Stretch but No Time to Rest!
No Time to Rest. Sustained Outrage Needed. More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Environment, Families, Workers
Week 8: Home Stretch but No Time to Rest!
No Time to Rest. Sustained Outrage Needed. More
Issues: Democracy, Economy, Environment, Families, Workers
Newsletter CAG March 2, 2015
Week 7: Too Much Freedom?
Too Much Freedom?, WV: No Place for Hate, More Money in Elections = Transparency & Accountability?, Bill that would hurt the solar industry is on Governor Tomblin’s desk, Recycling bill moves to the Senate floor, The Barrage of Bills against Women’s Reproductive Rights Continues, Five days to life West Virginia truancy laws, Update on Tank Bill More
Issues: Democracy, Energy, Environment, Healthcare
Week 7: Too Much Freedom?
Too Much Freedom?, WV: No Place for Hate, More Money in Elections = Transparency & Accountability?, Bill that would hurt the solar industry is on Governor Tomblin’s desk, Recycling bill moves to the Senate floor, The Barrage of Bills against Women’s Reproductive Rights Continues, Five days to life West Virginia truancy laws, Update on Tank Bill More
Issues: Democracy, Energy, Environment, Healthcare
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
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
Action Alert CAG January 26, 2015
Advocacy Training Coming Tomorrow to Buckhannon
Understand the legislative process and how you can be part of it! Sponsored by ACLU of WV, AFSC WV, OCOF, OVEC, PCACS, WVCSP, WV CAG, WVEC, WVHKFC, WV Justice for Families, WV FREE, Sierra Club WV. More
Issues: Democracy
Advocacy Training Coming Tomorrow to Buckhannon
Understand the legislative process and how you can be part of it! Sponsored by ACLU of WV, AFSC WV, OCOF, OVEC, PCACS, WVCSP, WV CAG, WVEC, WVHKFC, WV Justice for Families, WV FREE, Sierra Club WV. More
Issues: Democracy
Action Alert CAG January 20, 2015
Tell DEP You Want a Strong Tank Rule
Submit comments on the Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Rule by Wednesday, January 21. These rules are enacting the important bill passed last year to protect our water. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, Families
Tell DEP You Want a Strong Tank Rule
Submit comments on the Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Rule by Wednesday, January 21. These rules are enacting the important bill passed last year to protect our water. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, Families
Newsletter CAG January 16, 2015
Week 1: Join Us for MLK, Jr. Day & Other Upcoming Events
The 2015 WV Legislature opened Wednesday evening with Governor Tomblin’s State of the State Address exhorting the legislature to work “together” for the betterment of our citizens. Meanwhile, the Senate introduced 232 bills and the House total was 56. These range from allowing raw milk to be sold to allowing folks to carry a concealed gun without a permit. It’s comforting to know the majority of these will never get out the other end of the legislative sausage grinder. It’s scary to contemplate the ones that might make it along with the few we’d like to see pass. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Week 1: Join Us for MLK, Jr. Day & Other Upcoming Events
The 2015 WV Legislature opened Wednesday evening with Governor Tomblin’s State of the State Address exhorting the legislature to work “together” for the betterment of our citizens. Meanwhile, the Senate introduced 232 bills and the House total was 56. These range from allowing raw milk to be sold to allowing folks to carry a concealed gun without a permit. It’s comforting to know the majority of these will never get out the other end of the legislative sausage grinder. It’s scary to contemplate the ones that might make it along with the few we’d like to see pass. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG January 13, 2015
Advocacy Trainings This Week; Water Unites Us: January Events
Do you know how to speak with your elected officials? Do you want to become a citizen advocate? Join the WV-CAG and our partners for two upcoming free trainings to help you become more involved in the legislative process and learn how to be an effective advocate for the issues important to your community. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, Families
Advocacy Trainings This Week; Water Unites Us: January Events
Do you know how to speak with your elected officials? Do you want to become a citizen advocate? Join the WV-CAG and our partners for two upcoming free trainings to help you become more involved in the legislative process and learn how to be an effective advocate for the issues important to your community. More
Issues: Democracy, Environment, Families
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
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
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 January 18, 2012
Small Businesses Reject Role of Money in Politics
On Jan. 21, 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in its Citizens United decision that corporations are free to spend unlimited sums of money in elections. According to opinion polling released by the American Sustainable Business Council, Main Street Alliance and Small Business Majority, two-thirds of small business owners see this decision as bad for small business. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Small Businesses Reject Role of Money in Politics
On Jan. 21, 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in its Citizens United decision that corporations are free to spend unlimited sums of money in elections. According to opinion polling released by the American Sustainable Business Council, Main Street Alliance and Small Business Majority, two-thirds of small business owners see this decision as bad for small business. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy