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Newsletter article Julie Archer January 31, 2022
Legislative Forecast: Week 3
This week we continue our round up of what is happening under the dome (and elsewhere) related to several critical issue areas and actions you can take. More
Issues: Democracy, Discrimination, Education, Fair Courts, Inequality, Pollution, Voting Rights, Water
Legislative Forecast: Week 3
This week we continue our round up of what is happening under the dome (and elsewhere) related to several critical issue areas and actions you can take. More
Issues: Democracy, Discrimination, Education, Fair Courts, Inequality, Pollution, Voting Rights, Water
Newsletter article Julie Archer January 24, 2022
Legislative Forecast: Week 2
As we head into the second full week of the 2022 legislative session, I’m going to provide a quick status update on these issues, hopefully without duplicating too much of what Gary has already covered. More
Issues: Democracy, Discrimination, Fair Courts, Fair Representation, Healthcare, Medicaid, Racial Justice, Reproductive Justice, Voting Rights, Water, water quality
Legislative Forecast: Week 2
As we head into the second full week of the 2022 legislative session, I’m going to provide a quick status update on these issues, hopefully without duplicating too much of what Gary has already covered. More
Issues: Democracy, Discrimination, Fair Courts, Fair Representation, Healthcare, Medicaid, Racial Justice, Reproductive Justice, Voting Rights, Water, water quality
Action Alert Julie Archer December 23, 2021
The Foundation of Our Democracy: Fair and Impartial Courts
we must keep the pressure on our Senators to pass bold democracy reform at the federal level that will protect and strengthen our freedom to vote, while continuing the fight at the state level to ensure that our courts are free from political and special interest influence and can protect our rights and guard against abuses of power. Double your impact with a year-end donation to keep us fighting for free, fair, and safe elections and fair and impartial courts. More
Issues: Democracy, Fair Courts, Voting Rights
The Foundation of Our Democracy: Fair and Impartial Courts
we must keep the pressure on our Senators to pass bold democracy reform at the federal level that will protect and strengthen our freedom to vote, while continuing the fight at the state level to ensure that our courts are free from political and special interest influence and can protect our rights and guard against abuses of power. Double your impact with a year-end donation to keep us fighting for free, fair, and safe elections and fair and impartial courts. More
Issues: Democracy, Fair Courts, Voting Rights
Newsletter article Gary Zuckett July 23, 2021
Events Galore – WV Summer Jam Tour
We worked with the expanding WV New Jobs Coalition on a six-city bus tour called the “WV Summer Jam: For The People, Jobs and CARE-a-van” More
Issues: Care Economy, Climate Justice, Fair Courts, Jobs, Voting Rights
Events Galore – WV Summer Jam Tour
We worked with the expanding WV New Jobs Coalition on a six-city bus tour called the “WV Summer Jam: For The People, Jobs and CARE-a-van” More
Issues: Care Economy, Climate Justice, Fair Courts, Jobs, Voting Rights
Newsletter article Julie Archer July 23, 2021
Defending and Strengthening Democracy: Fair Courts and the For the People Act
Tell Governor Jim Justice and State Supreme Court Chief Justice Evan Jenkins that West Virginia courts work for the people, not for corporate interests. More
Issues: Fair Courts, Voting Rights
Defending and Strengthening Democracy: Fair Courts and the For the People Act
Tell Governor Jim Justice and State Supreme Court Chief Justice Evan Jenkins that West Virginia courts work for the people, not for corporate interests. More
Issues: Fair Courts, Voting Rights
Newsletter article Julie Archer July 23, 2021
WV Legislature’s Joint Committee on Redistricting to Host Public Hearings
Starting Tuesday, July 27th, the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Redistricting will host a series of public hearings around the state to allow West Virginians to weigh in on the process of redrawing the boundaries of legislative and congressional districts. More
Issues: Fair Courts, Redistricting, Voting Rights
WV Legislature’s Joint Committee on Redistricting to Host Public Hearings
Starting Tuesday, July 27th, the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Redistricting will host a series of public hearings around the state to allow West Virginians to weigh in on the process of redrawing the boundaries of legislative and congressional districts. More
Issues: Fair Courts, Redistricting, Voting Rights
Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson June 15, 2021
Defending and Strengthening Democracy Town Hall
A conversation about fair courts and the For the People Act with West Virginia Citizens for Clean Elections and the West Virginians for Democracy Coalition. More
Issues: Democracy, Fair Courts, For The People Act, Voting Rights
Defending and Strengthening Democracy Town Hall
A conversation about fair courts and the For the People Act with West Virginia Citizens for Clean Elections and the West Virginians for Democracy Coalition. More
Issues: Democracy, Fair Courts, For The People Act, Voting Rights
Newsletter article Julie Archer April 20, 2021
WV Moving Forward With Establishing Intermediate Court, Keeping Courts Out of Impeachment
Two measures we oppose related to West Virginia courts were passed by the WV Legislature. One was signed into law by the Governor. The other will go before voters in November of 2022 in the form of a proposed amendment to the state Constitution. More
Issues: Budget priorities, Fair Courts
WV Moving Forward With Establishing Intermediate Court, Keeping Courts Out of Impeachment
Two measures we oppose related to West Virginia courts were passed by the WV Legislature. One was signed into law by the Governor. The other will go before voters in November of 2022 in the form of a proposed amendment to the state Constitution. More
Issues: Budget priorities, Fair Courts
Newsletter April 20, 2021
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 9: Legislative Wrap Up
Here's our wrap up of the 2021 WV Legislative Session. Even though it has ended, exciting federal programs will be moving in DC and our senior senator is a key vote in moving most everything. As such, we’ll be pivoting to put much more of our focus on some very promising legislation. More
Issues: Aboveground Storage Tanks, Budget priorities, Clean elections, Democracy, Education, Energy, Environment, Fair Courts, Healthcare, Inequality, Pollution, Voting Rights
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 9: Legislative Wrap Up
Here's our wrap up of the 2021 WV Legislative Session. Even though it has ended, exciting federal programs will be moving in DC and our senior senator is a key vote in moving most everything. As such, we’ll be pivoting to put much more of our focus on some very promising legislation. More
Issues: Aboveground Storage Tanks, Budget priorities, Clean elections, Democracy, Education, Energy, Environment, Fair Courts, Healthcare, Inequality, Pollution, Voting Rights
Newsletter March 29, 2021
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 7: Week 8 of the 2021 Legislative Session
With two weeks to go in 2021 WV Legislative Session here's a look at what's happening under the dome and actions you can take. More
Issues: Budget priorities, Civil Justice, Democracy, Fair Courts, Kids and families
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 7: Week 8 of the 2021 Legislative Session
With two weeks to go in 2021 WV Legislative Session here's a look at what's happening under the dome and actions you can take. More
Issues: Budget priorities, Civil Justice, Democracy, Fair Courts, Kids and families
Newsletter article Julie Archer March 29, 2021
Courts and the Constitution
After quickly passing their house of origin and then clearing their first committee assignment in the other, two measures we oppose related to West Virginia courts slowed down. Now one has cleared another legislative hurdle, and the other is likely to be on the move again soon as we enter the final two weeks of the legislative session. Here’s a quick update and actions you can take to stop these power grabs and attempts to politicize the judiciary. More
Issues: Budget priorities, Civil Justice, Democracy, Fair Courts
Courts and the Constitution
After quickly passing their house of origin and then clearing their first committee assignment in the other, two measures we oppose related to West Virginia courts slowed down. Now one has cleared another legislative hurdle, and the other is likely to be on the move again soon as we enter the final two weeks of the legislative session. Here’s a quick update and actions you can take to stop these power grabs and attempts to politicize the judiciary. More
Issues: Budget priorities, Civil Justice, Democracy, Fair Courts
Newsletter article Gary Zuckett March 22, 2021
Session Moves into Spring
Spring equinox brings new life back in the earthly cycle of death and rebirth. After this legislative session we’ll need a rebirth of our political cycle to make sure that the next elections bring new life behind the desks at the Capitol. New faces pushing those red and green buttons which have such a profound […] More
Issues: Aboveground Storage Tanks, Budget priorities, Clean elections, Coronavirus Relief, Covid-19, Democracy, Education, Environment, Fair Courts, Healthcare, Inequality, Kids and families, Pollution, Taxes, Water, Workers
Session Moves into Spring
Spring equinox brings new life back in the earthly cycle of death and rebirth. After this legislative session we’ll need a rebirth of our political cycle to make sure that the next elections bring new life behind the desks at the Capitol. New faces pushing those red and green buttons which have such a profound […] More
Issues: Aboveground Storage Tanks, Budget priorities, Clean elections, Coronavirus Relief, Covid-19, Democracy, Education, Environment, Fair Courts, Healthcare, Inequality, Kids and families, Pollution, Taxes, Water, Workers
Newsletter March 22, 2021
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 6: 2021 – Week 7 of WV Legislative Session
This is Week 7 of the WV Legislative Session. Stay up-to-date on what’s happening under the dome by watching for our Capital Eye e-blast and following us. More
Issues: Aboveground Storage Tanks, Budget priorities, Clean elections, Coronavirus Relief, Covid-19, Democracy, Education, Environment, Fair Courts, Healthcare, Inequality, Kids and families, Pollution, Taxes, Water, Workers
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 6: 2021 – Week 7 of WV Legislative Session
This is Week 7 of the WV Legislative Session. Stay up-to-date on what’s happening under the dome by watching for our Capital Eye e-blast and following us. More
Issues: Aboveground Storage Tanks, Budget priorities, Clean elections, Coronavirus Relief, Covid-19, Democracy, Education, Environment, Fair Courts, Healthcare, Inequality, Kids and families, Pollution, Taxes, Water, Workers
Newsletter article Gary Zuckett March 15, 2021
What’s really Happening at the Legislature
More than ever this session, laws are being made to benefit corporations and enrich their millionaire and billionaire owners at the expense of regular West Virginians and their families. More
Issues: Aboveground Storage Tanks, Budget priorities, Clean elections, Coronavirus Relief, Covid-19, Democracy, Education, Environment, Fair Courts, Healthcare, Inequality, Kids and families, Pollution, Taxes, Water, Workers
What’s really Happening at the Legislature
More than ever this session, laws are being made to benefit corporations and enrich their millionaire and billionaire owners at the expense of regular West Virginians and their families. More
Issues: Aboveground Storage Tanks, Budget priorities, Clean elections, Coronavirus Relief, Covid-19, Democracy, Education, Environment, Fair Courts, Healthcare, Inequality, Kids and families, Pollution, Taxes, Water, Workers
Newsletter March 15, 2021
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 5: 2021 – Week 6 of WV Legislative Session
This is Week 6 of the WV Legislative Session. Stay up-to-date on what’s happening under the dome by watching for our Capital Eye e-blast and following us. More
Issues: Aboveground Storage Tanks, Budget priorities, Clean elections, Coronavirus Relief, Covid-19, Democracy, Education, Environment, Fair Courts, Healthcare, Inequality, Kids and families, Pollution, Taxes, Water, Workers
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 5: 2021 – Week 6 of WV Legislative Session
This is Week 6 of the WV Legislative Session. Stay up-to-date on what’s happening under the dome by watching for our Capital Eye e-blast and following us. More
Issues: Aboveground Storage Tanks, Budget priorities, Clean elections, Coronavirus Relief, Covid-19, Democracy, Education, Environment, Fair Courts, Healthcare, Inequality, Kids and families, Pollution, Taxes, Water, Workers
Action Alert Gary Zuckett 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: Covid-19, Democracy, Fair Courts, Fair taxation, Healthcare, Inequality, Medicaid, Poverty, 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: Covid-19, Democracy, Fair Courts, Fair taxation, Healthcare, Inequality, Medicaid, Poverty, Workers
Newsletter article March 8, 2021
Tell Senate Judiciary Members to Protect Democracy, Vote NO on HJR 2 and SB 303
By voting to approve HJR 2 last week, a majority of House members have made clear they believe themselves to be above the law. SB 303 is a direct attack on the ability for local communities to govern themselves. More
Issues: Democracy, Fair Courts
Tell Senate Judiciary Members to Protect Democracy, Vote NO on HJR 2 and SB 303
By voting to approve HJR 2 last week, a majority of House members have made clear they believe themselves to be above the law. SB 303 is a direct attack on the ability for local communities to govern themselves. More
Issues: Democracy, Fair Courts
Newsletter article Gary Zuckett 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: Aboveground Storage Tanks, Budget priorities, Clean elections, Coronavirus Relief, Covid-19, Democracy, Education, Environment, Fair Courts, Healthcare, Inequality, Kids and families, Pollution, Taxes, Water, 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: Aboveground Storage Tanks, Budget priorities, Clean elections, Coronavirus Relief, Covid-19, Democracy, Education, Environment, Fair Courts, Healthcare, Inequality, Kids and families, Pollution, Taxes, Water, Workers
Newsletter March 8, 2021
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 4: 2021 – Week 5 of WV Legislative Session
This is Week 5 of the WV Legislative Session. Stay up-to-date on what’s happening under the dome by watching for our Capital Eye e-blast and following us. More
Issues: Aboveground Storage Tanks, Budget priorities, Clean elections, Coronavirus Relief, Covid-19, Democracy, Education, Environment, Fair Courts, Healthcare, Inequality, Kids and families, Pollution, Taxes, Water, Workers
Capital Eye Vol. 14 No. 4: 2021 – Week 5 of WV Legislative Session
This is Week 5 of the WV Legislative Session. Stay up-to-date on what’s happening under the dome by watching for our Capital Eye e-blast and following us. More
Issues: Aboveground Storage Tanks, Budget priorities, Clean elections, Coronavirus Relief, Covid-19, Democracy, Education, Environment, Fair Courts, Healthcare, Inequality, Kids and families, Pollution, Taxes, Water, Workers
Action Alert Gary Zuckett March 5, 2021
Contact Your Legislators NOW! Tell them to Say NO to HB 2257
HB 2257 is a No Jobs/No Hope bill for those who have completed their drug offense sentences. Contact you House of Delegates member NOW to ask them to VOTE NO on HB 2257, a draconian bill that doubles down on the failed and costly war on drugs—and is up for final vote around noon. More
Issues: Civil Justice, Criminal Justice, Discrimination, Fair Courts, Fair taxation, Inequality, Taxes
Contact Your Legislators NOW! Tell them to Say NO to HB 2257
HB 2257 is a No Jobs/No Hope bill for those who have completed their drug offense sentences. Contact you House of Delegates member NOW to ask them to VOTE NO on HB 2257, a draconian bill that doubles down on the failed and costly war on drugs—and is up for final vote around noon. More
Issues: Civil Justice, Criminal Justice, Discrimination, Fair Courts, Fair taxation, Inequality, Taxes