Tag: Equity

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Newsletter article Julie Archer March 14, 2023
Legislature Abdicates Responsibility on ARPA Funds, but Governor Justice Can Still Do the Right Thing
On March 7th, advocates gathered at the Capitol to draw attention to the many justice and fairness issues legislators have either ignored or worsened this session, and to demand that a portion of the state’s remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds be invested in West Virginia families and communities. ARPA represents a rare and historic opportunity to invest in strategic projects to address poverty and other social determinants of health in West Virginia’s poorest communities. More
Issues: ARPABudget prioritiesEconomic JusticeEquityFair taxationPoverty
Press Release Gary Zuckett July 13, 2022
PRESS RELEASE: 147 National, State, And Local Organizations Support The Tax Filing Simplification Act
As groups dedicated to promoting the well-being of children and families and advancing social, racial, gender, disability, worker and economic justice, we write to express our strong support for the Tax Filing Simplification Act (TFSA) of 2022. More
Issues: CTCEITCEquityFair taxation
Citizen Action Group Blog Gary Zuckett July 11, 2022
Abortion Rights Rally Draws Large Crowd in the Rain
On Saturday, July 9th, a crowd of nearly 1,000 gathered, in spite of the rain, as part of the "We Dissent!: A Rally for Abortion Rights" event, hosted by Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, ACLU of WV, Women's Health Center, and WV FREE. WVCAG and many others were there to show support and solidarity.  More
Issues: AbortionBodily AutonomyEquityHuman Rights
Action Alert   May 25, 2022
Billionaire Taxation – Tele-Town Hall, May 26th at 6:30PM
Please join us for a tele-town hall on Billionaire Taxation, with featured speakers: Frank Clemente of Americans for Tax Fairness, WV State Delegate Mike Pushkin, and Lida Shepherd of WV Economic Justic Project. More
Issues: EquityFair taxation
Action Alert Julie Archer March 9, 2022
Economic Justice, Fairness and Equity Movement Rally – March 11th at 9AM
Tuesday Morning Group Economic Justice, Fairness and Equity Movement Rally - March 11th at 9AM, at the State Capitol Lower Rotunda, Charleston, WV More
Issues: Economic JusticeEquityInequality