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Newsletter CAG December 21, 2024
Capital Eye Vol. 17 No. 12: Celebrating 50 Years of Citizen Action
As we close out 2024, this newsletter edition celebrates this year's milestones, challenges, and accomplishments. From honoring 50 years of WV Citizen Action and the legacy of Norm Steenstra to updates on grassroots victories and priorities for 2025, this issue highlights the power of collective action. More
Issues: Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Capital Eye Vol. 17 No. 12: Celebrating 50 Years of Citizen Action
As we close out 2024, this newsletter edition celebrates this year's milestones, challenges, and accomplishments. From honoring 50 years of WV Citizen Action and the legacy of Norm Steenstra to updates on grassroots victories and priorities for 2025, this issue highlights the power of collective action. More
Issues: Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Newsletter article December 21, 2024
Hydrogen has brought subsidized false promises
In recent months, the Appalachian Regional “Clean” Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2), and hydrogen more broadly, has received praise from industry leaders and elected and appointed officials. However, what ARCH2 puts on the table is another taxpayer-funded false solution that fails to address West Virginia’s economic and environmental woes. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
Hydrogen has brought subsidized false promises
In recent months, the Appalachian Regional “Clean” Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2), and hydrogen more broadly, has received praise from industry leaders and elected and appointed officials. However, what ARCH2 puts on the table is another taxpayer-funded false solution that fails to address West Virginia’s economic and environmental woes. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
Newsletter article December 21, 2024
West Virginia on the Frontlines: Join Us in the Fight for Climate Action
We have always been on the frontlines of environmental and public health crises in West Virginia. From the perforation of our landscape from oil and gas extraction over the past 160 years to the rapid development of the coal industry over the past 140 years, our water sources, air, and health have consistently borne the cost of this “progress.” As a result, we’ve also seen a middle class emergence and gradual erasure here. The prospect of economic stability for our families keeps these industries afloat. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
West Virginia on the Frontlines: Join Us in the Fight for Climate Action
We have always been on the frontlines of environmental and public health crises in West Virginia. From the perforation of our landscape from oil and gas extraction over the past 160 years to the rapid development of the coal industry over the past 140 years, our water sources, air, and health have consistently borne the cost of this “progress.” As a result, we’ve also seen a middle class emergence and gradual erasure here. The prospect of economic stability for our families keeps these industries afloat. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
Newsletter article December 21, 2024
Hydrogen, carbon injection, and more government-sanctioned pollution, oh my!
While people around the world were still distracted by the results of the November election, the Appalachian Regional [Dirty] Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) hosted an “open house” as a first attempt at direct engagement with the public on their proposed development in the region. After two years of the project being public, developers held the open house at West Virginia State University in Institute, in a county with zero ARCH2 sites since Chemours and TC Energy pulled out of ARCH2. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
Hydrogen, carbon injection, and more government-sanctioned pollution, oh my!
While people around the world were still distracted by the results of the November election, the Appalachian Regional [Dirty] Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) hosted an “open house” as a first attempt at direct engagement with the public on their proposed development in the region. After two years of the project being public, developers held the open house at West Virginia State University in Institute, in a county with zero ARCH2 sites since Chemours and TC Energy pulled out of ARCH2. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
Newsletter article December 21, 2024
The Only Way Through is Together: Updates on the Organizing Revival
As John Green wrote in The Anthropocene Reviewed, “The only way out is through. And the only good way through is together.” Never has that been more poignant or true than in this moment. In the aftermath of this year’s election, we’re bracing for cuts, rollbacks, and deregulation. The issues we face—rising energy costs, the fight for affordable healthcare, the need for clean air, good jobs, and protecting the vulnerable—won’t fix themselves. And the forces pushing against progress are counting on us to feel overwhelmed, divided, and powerless. But here’s the thing: We are powerful together. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
The Only Way Through is Together: Updates on the Organizing Revival
As John Green wrote in The Anthropocene Reviewed, “The only way out is through. And the only good way through is together.” Never has that been more poignant or true than in this moment. In the aftermath of this year’s election, we’re bracing for cuts, rollbacks, and deregulation. The issues we face—rising energy costs, the fight for affordable healthcare, the need for clean air, good jobs, and protecting the vulnerable—won’t fix themselves. And the forces pushing against progress are counting on us to feel overwhelmed, divided, and powerless. But here’s the thing: We are powerful together. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
Newsletter article December 21, 2024
Cover Our Care! End Health Care Denials
Virtually every family in the U.S. has experienced the outrage of having a doctor prescribe a treatment or medication only to have an insurance company get in the way. We see and feel the anger people are feeling. We want to unite people to channel this private pain into advocating for constructive policy change in a nonviolent, powerful way. Our Care Over Cost program meets this challenge. More
Issues: Families, Healthcare
Cover Our Care! End Health Care Denials
Virtually every family in the U.S. has experienced the outrage of having a doctor prescribe a treatment or medication only to have an insurance company get in the way. We see and feel the anger people are feeling. We want to unite people to channel this private pain into advocating for constructive policy change in a nonviolent, powerful way. Our Care Over Cost program meets this challenge. More
Issues: Families, Healthcare
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
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