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Action Alert CAG April 27, 2021
33rd Annual Workers Memorial Ceremony – Facebook Live Event
The West Virginia AFL-CIO is inviting the press and public to view a Facebook Live event at noon Wednesday, April 28, to honor the 17 West Virginians lost on the job in 2020. More
Issues: Economy, Workers
33rd Annual Workers Memorial Ceremony – Facebook Live Event
The West Virginia AFL-CIO is inviting the press and public to view a Facebook Live event at noon Wednesday, April 28, to honor the 17 West Virginians lost on the job in 2020. More
Issues: Economy, Workers
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG April 21, 2021
43 ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORT THE TAX ON WALL STREET SPECULATION ACT
In this time of great suffering in our nation as communities are fighting yet another surge of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are shuttered, and high levels of unemployment are being experienced billionaires and Wall Street have continued to rake in outrageous levels of profit. More
Issues: Economy, Fair taxation
43 ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORT THE TAX ON WALL STREET SPECULATION ACT
In this time of great suffering in our nation as communities are fighting yet another surge of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are shuttered, and high levels of unemployment are being experienced billionaires and Wall Street have continued to rake in outrageous levels of profit. More
Issues: Economy, Fair taxation
Press Release CAG April 20, 2021
Green New Deal Network Applauds introduction of Green New Deal legislation and Civilian Climate Corps Act
Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Senator Ed Markey, and congressional allies re-introduced the Green New Deal Resolution and introduced accompanying legislation including the Civilian Climate Corps Act. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Workers
Green New Deal Network Applauds introduction of Green New Deal legislation and Civilian Climate Corps Act
Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Senator Ed Markey, and congressional allies re-introduced the Green New Deal Resolution and introduced accompanying legislation including the Civilian Climate Corps Act. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Workers
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG April 14, 2021
STUNNING NEW REPORTS DETAIL HOW REPAIRING THE DAMAGE CREATED BY ABANDONED WELLS, MINES COULD BRING 30,000 JOBS TO APPALACHIA
This morning, the Ohio River Valley Institute and ReImagine Appalachia released a striking set of new reports detailing how Appalachian communities can create more than 30,000 new jobs by reclaiming and remediating abandoned coal mines and oil and gas wells. More
Issues: Economy, Environment, Workers
STUNNING NEW REPORTS DETAIL HOW REPAIRING THE DAMAGE CREATED BY ABANDONED WELLS, MINES COULD BRING 30,000 JOBS TO APPALACHIA
This morning, the Ohio River Valley Institute and ReImagine Appalachia released a striking set of new reports detailing how Appalachian communities can create more than 30,000 new jobs by reclaiming and remediating abandoned coal mines and oil and gas wells. More
Issues: Economy, Environment, Workers
Action Alert CAG April 2, 2021
Jammin’ For Jobs – Free Concert – April 10th
This event will bring Joy To The People through music, art, culture, and story-telling in Charleston, Morgantown, and Martinsburg, WV, while bringing to light how the THRIVE Act will benefit West Virginians, including 50,000 new jobs a year, and $5.2 Billion Dollars invested in our state. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Energy, Environment, Healthcare, Workers
Jammin’ For Jobs – Free Concert – April 10th
This event will bring Joy To The People through music, art, culture, and story-telling in Charleston, Morgantown, and Martinsburg, WV, while bringing to light how the THRIVE Act will benefit West Virginians, including 50,000 new jobs a year, and $5.2 Billion Dollars invested in our state. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Energy, Environment, Healthcare, Workers
Action Alert CAG April 2, 2021
Mutual Aid Monday – April 5th
On Monday, all across WV, fellow West Virginians will be gathering together to lend a hand in their communities. The Mutual Aid WV facebook page is co-managed by volunteers and groups from across the state, each looking to make a difference, knowing that when we work together, we can have a big impact. More
Issues: Economy, Families
Mutual Aid Monday – April 5th
On Monday, all across WV, fellow West Virginians will be gathering together to lend a hand in their communities. The Mutual Aid WV facebook page is co-managed by volunteers and groups from across the state, each looking to make a difference, knowing that when we work together, we can have a big impact. More
Issues: Economy, Families
Press Release CAG March 31, 2021
Report Just Released – THRIVE Agenda Would Create 50K New WV Jobs!
A new coalition of labor, economic justice, and environmental groups announced the formation today of the WV New Jobs Coalition with the release of a jobs report by the PERI Institute at U of Mass. It estimates a gain of 50,000 new jobs would be created in WV from the enactment of the THIRVE agenda, soon to be introduced in Congress. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Energy, Environment, Workers
Report Just Released – THRIVE Agenda Would Create 50K New WV Jobs!
A new coalition of labor, economic justice, and environmental groups announced the formation today of the WV New Jobs Coalition with the release of a jobs report by the PERI Institute at U of Mass. It estimates a gain of 50,000 new jobs would be created in WV from the enactment of the THIRVE agenda, soon to be introduced in Congress. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Energy, Environment, Workers
Press Release Eve Marcum-Atkinson March 29, 2021
PRESS ADVISORY: West Virginia Working Families Party, WV Citizen Action Group, and Sierra Club Announce Formation Of ‘WV New Jobs Coalition’
On Wednesday, March 31st at 10 AM, West Virginia Working Families Party, WV Citizen Action Group, Service Employees International Union, Sierra Club, and others will hold an online press conference announcing the formation of the “WV New Jobs Coalition”, the release of the WV New Jobs report and announce ten days of action April 1 - 10, calling on Sen. Manchin and Sen. Capito to support the THRIVE ACT. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Families
PRESS ADVISORY: West Virginia Working Families Party, WV Citizen Action Group, and Sierra Club Announce Formation Of ‘WV New Jobs Coalition’
On Wednesday, March 31st at 10 AM, West Virginia Working Families Party, WV Citizen Action Group, Service Employees International Union, Sierra Club, and others will hold an online press conference announcing the formation of the “WV New Jobs Coalition”, the release of the WV New Jobs report and announce ten days of action April 1 - 10, calling on Sen. Manchin and Sen. Capito to support the THRIVE ACT. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Families
Action Alert CAG March 24, 2021
URGENT ACTION: Call 1-2PM Today 3/24 to say NO on Tax Cuts for the Wealthiest in WV!
Call TODAY between 1-2PM to speak at the Public Hearing - Thursday at 3PM More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Fair taxation
URGENT ACTION: Call 1-2PM Today 3/24 to say NO on Tax Cuts for the Wealthiest in WV!
Call TODAY between 1-2PM to speak at the Public Hearing - Thursday at 3PM More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Fair taxation
Action Alert CAG March 22, 2021
Call your legislators – Protect the WV Personal Income Tax!
Tell our state leaders, and the House Finance Committee, that cutting services and making it more expensive to live here is bad for our families and bad for West Virginia. More
Issues: Economy, Fair taxation
Call your legislators – Protect the WV Personal Income Tax!
Tell our state leaders, and the House Finance Committee, that cutting services and making it more expensive to live here is bad for our families and bad for West Virginia. More
Issues: Economy, Fair taxation
Action Alert March 16, 2021
Reimagine Safety Up and Down the Ballot: Movement Politics 2021 – 3/18 EST @ 8PM
Local elected officials decide where the resources go in your community - let's talk about it! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Environment
Reimagine Safety Up and Down the Ballot: Movement Politics 2021 – 3/18 EST @ 8PM
Local elected officials decide where the resources go in your community - let's talk about it! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Environment
Action Alert CAG March 16, 2021
The THRIVE Act – Kick-off Party: TONIGHT at 7PM EST
Congress has passed COVID relief, and now we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fight for climate action, jobs and justice. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Environment, Workers
The THRIVE Act – Kick-off Party: TONIGHT at 7PM EST
Congress has passed COVID relief, and now we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fight for climate action, jobs and justice. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Environment, 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
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
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG February 19, 2021
WV Bill Tracker – 2/19
Here are the bills we are tracking at the WV Legislature, and our update as of noon, Friday, 2/19. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
WV Bill Tracker – 2/19
Here are the bills we are tracking at the WV Legislature, and our update as of noon, Friday, 2/19. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Action Alert CAG February 18, 2021
ACTION ALERTS: From Week 2 of the 2021 WV Legislative Session
Contact Your Legislators about These Bills & Resolutions! Since many important bills are moving so fast up at the legislature, we’ve decided to pull together a mid-week action list to help folks keep up with the dizzy pace at the capitol. We’ve never seen so much proposed legislation referenced to only one committee (which is usually a signal that leadership wants it ‘greased’). Take a look below and take action on those issues that call out for it. Please contact your Legislators Right Away. Let your voices be heard. Visit www.wvlegislature.gov to find who represents YOU in the WV House and Senate, and how to contact them. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Healthcare
ACTION ALERTS: From Week 2 of the 2021 WV Legislative Session
Contact Your Legislators about These Bills & Resolutions! Since many important bills are moving so fast up at the legislature, we’ve decided to pull together a mid-week action list to help folks keep up with the dizzy pace at the capitol. We’ve never seen so much proposed legislation referenced to only one committee (which is usually a signal that leadership wants it ‘greased’). Take a look below and take action on those issues that call out for it. Please contact your Legislators Right Away. Let your voices be heard. Visit www.wvlegislature.gov to find who represents YOU in the WV House and Senate, and how to contact them. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Healthcare
Newsletter article CAG February 12, 2021
THIS Moral Monday @3PM: Poor People’s Campaign Fight for $15 Comes to WV
Feb 15th @3PM: Join Rev. William Barber and WV Poor People's Campaign to demand $15 an hour minimum wage NOW! More
Issues: Economy, Families, Workers
THIS Moral Monday @3PM: Poor People’s Campaign Fight for $15 Comes to WV
Feb 15th @3PM: Join Rev. William Barber and WV Poor People's Campaign to demand $15 an hour minimum wage NOW! More
Issues: Economy, Families, Workers
Newsletter article CAG February 12, 2021
Protect the Personal Income Tax
GOP lawmakers are considering a proposal that would shift tax responsibility from the wealthiest residents to those who’ve suffered the worst effects of the pandemic: low-income families, Black and brown West Virginians, and women. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
Protect the Personal Income Tax
GOP lawmakers are considering a proposal that would shift tax responsibility from the wealthiest residents to those who’ve suffered the worst effects of the pandemic: low-income families, Black and brown West Virginians, and women. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare