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Action Alert CAG December 13, 2024
A Unique Holiday Gift: Support Local Music and Grassroots Activism
This holiday season, give the gift of music and social change! WV Citizen Action is celebrating 50 incredible years of people power, and we invite you to be part of this milestone moment. Join us on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the WV Culture Center. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
A Unique Holiday Gift: Support Local Music and Grassroots Activism
This holiday season, give the gift of music and social change! WV Citizen Action is celebrating 50 incredible years of people power, and we invite you to be part of this milestone moment. Join us on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the WV Culture Center. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Action Alert CAG December 12, 2024
Amplifying Voices, Demanding Change: Join our Virtual Healthcare Meeting
Your story matters. Together, we can amplify our voices, spark change, and make a difference. Collectively, we can make change! Please join our next healthcare committee meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 7 pm on Zoom. More
Issues: Environment, Families, Healthcare
Amplifying Voices, Demanding Change: Join our Virtual Healthcare Meeting
Your story matters. Together, we can amplify our voices, spark change, and make a difference. Collectively, we can make change! Please join our next healthcare committee meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 7 pm on Zoom. More
Issues: Environment, Families, Healthcare
Action Alert Jillian Welsh November 5, 2024
Upcoming: Nov 6th Climate Pizza Party & Nov 7th Rally
Join our climate committee meeting on November 6 to learn and help us say no to more fossil fuel pollution at the rally on November 7. More
Issues: Energy, Environment, Families
Upcoming: Nov 6th Climate Pizza Party & Nov 7th Rally
Join our climate committee meeting on November 6 to learn and help us say no to more fossil fuel pollution at the rally on November 7. More
Issues: Energy, Environment, Families
Newsletter article October 16, 2024
AEP Rate Hikes – Not Done Yet!
While Appalachian Power claims they need more money for fuel and infrastructure, we’ve pushed back, highlighting that energy efficiency and renewables could lower costs and make the state’s energy future more sustainable. We'll keep fighting and continue intervening in cases before the PSC. More
Issues: Energy, Environment, Families
AEP Rate Hikes – Not Done Yet!
While Appalachian Power claims they need more money for fuel and infrastructure, we’ve pushed back, highlighting that energy efficiency and renewables could lower costs and make the state’s energy future more sustainable. We'll keep fighting and continue intervening in cases before the PSC. More
Issues: Energy, Environment, Families
Newsletter article October 16, 2024
Not-So Special Session Wraps Up Three Weeks Before Election
The governor didn’t get his entire 5% additional cut to the personal income tax but, he did get a 2% reduction. Addressing child care for working families received lip service. A rushed nuclear waste bill passed with lots of questions, and few answers. However, there was some good for our farmers and emergency medical services. Details here. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Environment, Fair taxation, Families
Not-So Special Session Wraps Up Three Weeks Before Election
The governor didn’t get his entire 5% additional cut to the personal income tax but, he did get a 2% reduction. Addressing child care for working families received lip service. A rushed nuclear waste bill passed with lots of questions, and few answers. However, there was some good for our farmers and emergency medical services. Details here. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Environment, Fair taxation, Families
Action Alert CAG September 6, 2024
The Truth about Medicare “Advantage”
Are you or your loved ones considering a Medicare Advantage plan? Before you decide, come chat with us at our next healthcare meetup. We'll have a Q&A session to tackle your Medicare concerns. The more you know, the better you can choose. More
Issues: Families, Healthcare
The Truth about Medicare “Advantage”
Are you or your loved ones considering a Medicare Advantage plan? Before you decide, come chat with us at our next healthcare meetup. We'll have a Q&A session to tackle your Medicare concerns. The more you know, the better you can choose. More
Issues: Families, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG July 29, 2024
Medicare and Medicaid’s Birthday: Celebrate & Advocate!
Tuesday, July 30 at 10:00 am for an online talk on Medicare and Medicaid's Birthday and why they're so important for healthcare in West Virginia. Together, we can push for more support for Medicare and Medicaid and ensure everyone can get the care they need. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Families, Healthcare
Medicare and Medicaid’s Birthday: Celebrate & Advocate!
Tuesday, July 30 at 10:00 am for an online talk on Medicare and Medicaid's Birthday and why they're so important for healthcare in West Virginia. Together, we can push for more support for Medicare and Medicaid and ensure everyone can get the care they need. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Families, Healthcare
Press Release CAG July 29, 2024
WV CAG to Celebrate Medicare and Medicaid’s 59th Birthday
Tuesday, July 30th 2024 at 10:00 a.m. WV Citizen Action Group will host a virtual press conference via Zoom to celebrate Medicare and Medicaid’s 59th anniversary! More
Issues: Families, Healthcare
WV CAG to Celebrate Medicare and Medicaid’s 59th Birthday
Tuesday, July 30th 2024 at 10:00 a.m. WV Citizen Action Group will host a virtual press conference via Zoom to celebrate Medicare and Medicaid’s 59th anniversary! More
Issues: Families, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG July 23, 2024
Fairmont Community Action Event by WV4EF
Concerned about rising electricity costs? Join us in Fairmont Community Action Event to learn about affordable energy solutions in WV. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Families
Fairmont Community Action Event by WV4EF
Concerned about rising electricity costs? Join us in Fairmont Community Action Event to learn about affordable energy solutions in WV. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Families
Citizen Action Group Blog, Newsletter article Julie Archer June 28, 2024
1974-2024: Celebrating 50 Years of Citizen Action
It's hard to believe it’s been 50 years since David Grubb returned to West Virginia after working for consumer advocate Ralph Nader with the idea of forming a statewide organization designed to represent the interests of average citizens. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
1974-2024: Celebrating 50 Years of Citizen Action
It's hard to believe it’s been 50 years since David Grubb returned to West Virginia after working for consumer advocate Ralph Nader with the idea of forming a statewide organization designed to represent the interests of average citizens. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Newsletter article Dani Parent June 28, 2024
No Parks, No Libraries? No Levy.
One of the most critical and least talked-about activities of West Virginia Citizen Action is that we offer fiscal sponsorship to grassroots community groups who want to fundraise and organize for change in their backyards. One such project, the No Parks, No Libraries, No Levy group, formed last year in response to the Cabell County Board of Education’s proposal to slash the budgets of the county library system and parks from their excess levy. More
Issues: Economy, Environment, Families
No Parks, No Libraries? No Levy.
One of the most critical and least talked-about activities of West Virginia Citizen Action is that we offer fiscal sponsorship to grassroots community groups who want to fundraise and organize for change in their backyards. One such project, the No Parks, No Libraries, No Levy group, formed last year in response to the Cabell County Board of Education’s proposal to slash the budgets of the county library system and parks from their excess levy. More
Issues: Economy, Environment, Families
Citizen Action Group Blog, Newsletter article CAG June 28, 2024
CAG Expands the Team
Meet our new team members: Mindy Salango, Tyler Cannon, Jillian Welsh, and Cassandra Wiley! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare, Workers
CAG Expands the Team
Meet our new team members: Mindy Salango, Tyler Cannon, Jillian Welsh, and Cassandra Wiley! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Citizen Action Group Blog, Newsletter article June 28, 2024
Barbara Fleischauer honored with Rockefeller Award
Members of WVCAG were recently on hand to celebrate as former Delegate Barbara Fleischauer was honored at the Charleston Women’s Club with the West Virginians for Affordable Healthcare Rockefeller award. This distinguished award was given to Barbara in recognition of her lifetime of tireless work improving access to healthcare for West Virginians. More
Issues: Economy, Families, Healthcare
Barbara Fleischauer honored with Rockefeller Award
Members of WVCAG were recently on hand to celebrate as former Delegate Barbara Fleischauer was honored at the Charleston Women’s Club with the West Virginians for Affordable Healthcare Rockefeller award. This distinguished award was given to Barbara in recognition of her lifetime of tireless work improving access to healthcare for West Virginians. More
Issues: Economy, Families, Healthcare
Citizen Action Group Blog, Newsletter article Dani Parent June 28, 2024
WV CAG’s Organizing Revival: Building People Power
WV Citizen Action staff and leadership are proud to announce that the Organizing Revival is underway in West Virginia! Together, we can amplify the voices of West Virginia's citizens and strengthen, invigorate, and empower our communities. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
WV CAG’s Organizing Revival: Building People Power
WV Citizen Action staff and leadership are proud to announce that the Organizing Revival is underway in West Virginia! Together, we can amplify the voices of West Virginia's citizens and strengthen, invigorate, and empower our communities. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
Citizen Action Group Blog, Newsletter article June 28, 2024
Introducing the Care Over Cost Campaign
Is your insurance company denying the medication or care that you need? Join us in the Care Over Cost campaign! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Families, Healthcare
Introducing the Care Over Cost Campaign
Is your insurance company denying the medication or care that you need? Join us in the Care Over Cost campaign! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Families, Healthcare
Citizen Action Group Blog, Newsletter article CAG June 28, 2024
Medicaid’s Wild Ride: We MUST Protect Medicaid!
The health and well-being of the most vulnerable populations in our state should not be held as a political bargaining chip. As always, we stand ready to fight for everyone to have access to healthcare and the services they deserve. Our fight to protect Medicaid continues. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Families, Healthcare
Medicaid’s Wild Ride: We MUST Protect Medicaid!
The health and well-being of the most vulnerable populations in our state should not be held as a political bargaining chip. As always, we stand ready to fight for everyone to have access to healthcare and the services they deserve. Our fight to protect Medicaid continues. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Families, Healthcare
Citizen Action Group Blog, Newsletter article CAG June 28, 2024
Transforming Appalachia: Renewable Energy Initiatives in Southern West Virginia
By supporting renewable energy in rural coalfield towns throughout Appalachia, we can unlock renewable's full potential to drive economic prosperity, environmental sustainability, and community well-being across WV. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Families, Workers
Transforming Appalachia: Renewable Energy Initiatives in Southern West Virginia
By supporting renewable energy in rural coalfield towns throughout Appalachia, we can unlock renewable's full potential to drive economic prosperity, environmental sustainability, and community well-being across WV. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Families, Workers
Citizen Action Group Blog, Newsletter article Gary Zuckett June 28, 2024
2024 Legislative Session: It Just Keeps on Happening
The legislature gaveled out in March after passing 279 bills. The governor vetoed seven of them, including a controversial one loosening school vaccination requirements and a popular bipartisan effort to allow our electric utilities to build more solar power in our state. However, it's never really over. As we were going to press, the governor called the legislature into special session. More details here. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
2024 Legislative Session: It Just Keeps on Happening
The legislature gaveled out in March after passing 279 bills. The governor vetoed seven of them, including a controversial one loosening school vaccination requirements and a popular bipartisan effort to allow our electric utilities to build more solar power in our state. However, it's never really over. As we were going to press, the governor called the legislature into special session. More details here. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG June 24, 2024
Martinsburg Community Action Event by WV4EF
During this event, you can expect a highly interactive workshop designed to break down the basics of the energy system in West Virginia, highlighting barriers that prevent access to affordable energy. We'll provide you with valuable information and opportunities to learn more about exercising your energy rights and accessing affordable energy through government incentives, including solar and energy efficiency programs. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Families
Martinsburg Community Action Event by WV4EF
During this event, you can expect a highly interactive workshop designed to break down the basics of the energy system in West Virginia, highlighting barriers that prevent access to affordable energy. We'll provide you with valuable information and opportunities to learn more about exercising your energy rights and accessing affordable energy through government incentives, including solar and energy efficiency programs. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Families
Action Alert Dani Parent June 20, 2024
Let’s Talk About Adams Fork Ammonia
Join us to discuss the impacts of blue ammonia and carbon capture on health, economics, water resources, and air quality. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
Let’s Talk About Adams Fork Ammonia
Join us to discuss the impacts of blue ammonia and carbon capture on health, economics, water resources, and air quality. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
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