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Press Release CAG January 19, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: TOP 10 AMERICAN BILLIONAIRES GET $1 BILLION RICHER EVERY DAY
A member of the billionaire Top 10 made in a single minute (about $75,600 on average) nearly the median household income earned for the whole year ($80,000 in 2021). More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy
MEDIA ADVISORY: TOP 10 AMERICAN BILLIONAIRES GET $1 BILLION RICHER EVERY DAY
A member of the billionaire Top 10 made in a single minute (about $75,600 on average) nearly the median household income earned for the whole year ($80,000 in 2021). More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy
Newsletter article CAG January 17, 2022
Welcome to the Super Spreader Session of 2022
Hard to believe it’s 2022 now, seems like science fiction - especially with the Delta and Omicron villains roaming the streets. But not at the 2022 legislative ‘Super Spreader’ session... More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Economy, Energy, Environment, Healthcare
Welcome to the Super Spreader Session of 2022
Hard to believe it’s 2022 now, seems like science fiction - especially with the Delta and Omicron villains roaming the streets. But not at the 2022 legislative ‘Super Spreader’ session... More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Economy, Energy, Environment, Healthcare
Newsletter CAG January 17, 2022
Capital Eye Vol. 15 No. 1: 2022 Session Starts and Winter Is Here
The 2022 Legislative Session started Wednesday. Stay up-to-date each week on what’s happening under the dome with WVCAG! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Capital Eye Vol. 15 No. 1: 2022 Session Starts and Winter Is Here
The 2022 Legislative Session started Wednesday. Stay up-to-date each week on what’s happening under the dome with WVCAG! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Action Alert CAG January 17, 2022
We Are The Economy: Community Well-Being & Mutual Aid – Jan 17th, 8PM
Tonight at 8PM, WV NAACP and WV NOW officer, Katonya Hart will be part of a dynamic panel of women leading an online conversation about mutual aid, including revolving credit circles, cooperative businesses, trade agreements, and how they build resilient communities. More
Issues: Economy, Families
We Are The Economy: Community Well-Being & Mutual Aid – Jan 17th, 8PM
Tonight at 8PM, WV NAACP and WV NOW officer, Katonya Hart will be part of a dynamic panel of women leading an online conversation about mutual aid, including revolving credit circles, cooperative businesses, trade agreements, and how they build resilient communities. More
Issues: Economy, Families
Action Alert CAG January 15, 2022
Monday Events: MLK, Jr. Day & Public Hearing
As we prepare to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year, Dr. King's family has called for us to focus on demanding voting rights legislation and access to the ballot box. We wanted to let you know about these opportunities to raise our collective voices and call on our elected leaders to cement his legacy. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Healthcare
Monday Events: MLK, Jr. Day & Public Hearing
As we prepare to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year, Dr. King's family has called for us to focus on demanding voting rights legislation and access to the ballot box. We wanted to let you know about these opportunities to raise our collective voices and call on our elected leaders to cement his legacy. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG January 15, 2022
Feasibility of Advanced Nuclear in West Virginia – Jan 18th, 6PM
Join us for an informational session on both the PROs and CONs of repowering coal plant sites for advanced nuclear energy development. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
Feasibility of Advanced Nuclear in West Virginia – Jan 18th, 6PM
Join us for an informational session on both the PROs and CONs of repowering coal plant sites for advanced nuclear energy development. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
Press Release CAG January 14, 2022
PRESS RELEASE: West Virginia Groups Urge Senator Manchin To Negotiate Extension of Child Tax Credit
Charleston, West Virginia -- On Friday January 14th, a coalition of West Virginia organizations and directly impacted parents and grandparents held a press conference on the steps of the State Capitol to tell Senator Joe Manchin that families in West Virginia are worried that no deal has been made in Congress for an extension of the child tax credit. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Energy, Families
PRESS RELEASE: West Virginia Groups Urge Senator Manchin To Negotiate Extension of Child Tax Credit
Charleston, West Virginia -- On Friday January 14th, a coalition of West Virginia organizations and directly impacted parents and grandparents held a press conference on the steps of the State Capitol to tell Senator Joe Manchin that families in West Virginia are worried that no deal has been made in Congress for an extension of the child tax credit. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Energy, Families
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG December 26, 2021
WV Orgs and others across the country respond to Sen. Manchin’s decision with public statements in support of Build Back Better
"The expanded CTC allowed families to feel as if they were finally able to breathe a little easier, and Senator Manchin's announcement yesterday was devastating, especially so close to the holidays." - Amy Jo Hutchison, Organizer and Movement Builder, Rattle the Windows More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Families, Workers
WV Orgs and others across the country respond to Sen. Manchin’s decision with public statements in support of Build Back Better
"The expanded CTC allowed families to feel as if they were finally able to breathe a little easier, and Senator Manchin's announcement yesterday was devastating, especially so close to the holidays." - Amy Jo Hutchison, Organizer and Movement Builder, Rattle the Windows More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Families, Workers
Action Alert CAG December 20, 2021
Candlelight Vigil/Rally at Sen. Manchin’s Office
CALL Manchin via www.tinyurl.com/WV4BBB or dial 202-224-3954; or, Join us Dec 20th for a candle light vigil in support of #BuildBackBetter. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
Candlelight Vigil/Rally at Sen. Manchin’s Office
CALL Manchin via www.tinyurl.com/WV4BBB or dial 202-224-3954; or, Join us Dec 20th for a candle light vigil in support of #BuildBackBetter. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
Press Release CAG December 20, 2021
Candlelight Vigil/Rally @ Sen. Manchin’s Office 12.20.2021 4 PM
CALL Manchin via www.tinyurl.com/WV4BBB or dial 202-224-3954; or, Join us Dec 20th for a candle light vigil in support of #BuildBackBetter. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Families, Healthcare
Candlelight Vigil/Rally @ Sen. Manchin’s Office 12.20.2021 4 PM
CALL Manchin via www.tinyurl.com/WV4BBB or dial 202-224-3954; or, Join us Dec 20th for a candle light vigil in support of #BuildBackBetter. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Families, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG December 20, 2021
WVCAG Fundraiser at the Empty Glass – 1/6/2022
Swingstein and Robin, a swing/early jazz duo playing fiddle and piano, will be giving at least 50% of tips each week to local nonprofits! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
WVCAG Fundraiser at the Empty Glass – 1/6/2022
Swingstein and Robin, a swing/early jazz duo playing fiddle and piano, will be giving at least 50% of tips each week to local nonprofits! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Press Release CAG December 16, 2021
PEOPLE’S ACTION: Manchin, Prove You Support Families
“The Senate should pass both the Build Back Better Act and critical voting rights legislation as fast as possible.” More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
PEOPLE’S ACTION: Manchin, Prove You Support Families
“The Senate should pass both the Build Back Better Act and critical voting rights legislation as fast as possible.” More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Newsletter article CAG December 14, 2021
I was dead in a helicopter – A WV Health Care Story
His out-of-pocket costs were in excess of $30,000, which is more than many working West Virginians earn in a year. More
Issues: Economy, Healthcare, Workers
I was dead in a helicopter – A WV Health Care Story
His out-of-pocket costs were in excess of $30,000, which is more than many working West Virginians earn in a year. More
Issues: Economy, Healthcare, Workers
Action Alert CAG December 14, 2021
Call Sen. Manchin – We Need Climate in BBB!
TODAY, take part in a statewide call and social media storm day on the climate provisions in the Build Back Better Act. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Call Sen. Manchin – We Need Climate in BBB!
TODAY, take part in a statewide call and social media storm day on the climate provisions in the Build Back Better Act. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG December 13, 2021
VIDEO Now Available – 2021 Virtual HEALTH CARE Summit
This event was hosted in partnership with West Virginians for Affordable Health Care, West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, and West Virginia Citizen Action. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Healthcare
VIDEO Now Available – 2021 Virtual HEALTH CARE Summit
This event was hosted in partnership with West Virginians for Affordable Health Care, West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, and West Virginia Citizen Action. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Healthcare
Newsletter CAG December 13, 2021
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 13: Winter 2021
In this Winter 2021 edition of the Capital Eye: Winter is Coming - a 2021 Review & Goals for 2022 (pg 1), Legislative Forecast (pg 2), Health Care for All WV - Health Care Legislative Agenda (pg 4), WV for Democracy - Freedom to Vote Act (pg 5), WV New Jobs Coalition - Connecting with West Virginians (pg 6), Redistricting and Fair Maps - (pg 7), Our New Legislative and Congressional Maps: What New Districts Are You In? (pg 8), Share Your Health Care Stories (pg 9), We Need to Build Back Bolder (pg 10) More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 13: Winter 2021
In this Winter 2021 edition of the Capital Eye: Winter is Coming - a 2021 Review & Goals for 2022 (pg 1), Legislative Forecast (pg 2), Health Care for All WV - Health Care Legislative Agenda (pg 4), WV for Democracy - Freedom to Vote Act (pg 5), WV New Jobs Coalition - Connecting with West Virginians (pg 6), Redistricting and Fair Maps - (pg 7), Our New Legislative and Congressional Maps: What New Districts Are You In? (pg 8), Share Your Health Care Stories (pg 9), We Need to Build Back Bolder (pg 10) More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Press Release CAG December 13, 2021
“Build Back Better is Good for West Virginia” say Residents Bike Touring Charleston to Highlight Benefits December 13-14
The many people and places on this bike tour tell one story, the Build Back Better Act is good for West Virginia, and Congress should pass this life saving legislation in 2021. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
“Build Back Better is Good for West Virginia” say Residents Bike Touring Charleston to Highlight Benefits December 13-14
The many people and places on this bike tour tell one story, the Build Back Better Act is good for West Virginia, and Congress should pass this life saving legislation in 2021. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Press Release CAG December 9, 2021
Mindy Salango Rx Drug Congressional Testimony – Dec. 10th at 10AM
Local resident Mindy Salango, who is a Type 1 diabetic, is available to discuss her upcoming testimony to the House Oversight and Reform Committee on Friday, December 10th. Mindy will speak to her experience as a consumer who struggles to afford the high price of her insulin medication. More
Issues: Economy, Families, Healthcare
Mindy Salango Rx Drug Congressional Testimony – Dec. 10th at 10AM
Local resident Mindy Salango, who is a Type 1 diabetic, is available to discuss her upcoming testimony to the House Oversight and Reform Committee on Friday, December 10th. Mindy will speak to her experience as a consumer who struggles to afford the high price of her insulin medication. More
Issues: Economy, Families, Healthcare
Press Release CAG December 8, 2021
MEDIA RELEASE: “Hey Joe” climate action music video features crowds across West Virginia and beyond singing to Manchin to support Build Back Better Act
“The music video is an offbeat attempt to get Manchin's attention and to bring a little musical and cultural focus to the significance of the Build Back Better Act’s sweeping climate initiatives,” said Douglas John Imbrogno of the AMP Media Project More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
MEDIA RELEASE: “Hey Joe” climate action music video features crowds across West Virginia and beyond singing to Manchin to support Build Back Better Act
“The music video is an offbeat attempt to get Manchin's attention and to bring a little musical and cultural focus to the significance of the Build Back Better Act’s sweeping climate initiatives,” said Douglas John Imbrogno of the AMP Media Project More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
Action Alert CAG November 14, 2021
Call Senator Manchin to support Build Back Better
Build Back Better is coming to the Senate for a vote soon and we need our Senators to vote yes. To Contact them now and leave a message or e-mail, go to tinyurl.com/wv4bbb. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Call Senator Manchin to support Build Back Better
Build Back Better is coming to the Senate for a vote soon and we need our Senators to vote yes. To Contact them now and leave a message or e-mail, go to tinyurl.com/wv4bbb. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare