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Newsletter article CAG February 7, 2022
Health Care Bills to Keep An Eye On
Health Care for All WV and our partners are eagerly watching a couple of really important bills this legislative session: HB 4252 and HB 3001. More
Issues: Families, Healthcare
Health Care Bills to Keep An Eye On
Health Care for All WV and our partners are eagerly watching a couple of really important bills this legislative session: HB 4252 and HB 3001. More
Issues: Families, Healthcare
Newsletter article CAG February 7, 2022
Don’t Be Fooled by “Curriculum Transparency” Farce – Take Action to Stop Classroom Censorship
The deceptively titled “Anti-Racism Act of 2022” (SB 498) is one of several bills supported by extremists who want to suppress the truth about actions and policies that have injured and continue to harm marginalized people and communities. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families
Don’t Be Fooled by “Curriculum Transparency” Farce – Take Action to Stop Classroom Censorship
The deceptively titled “Anti-Racism Act of 2022” (SB 498) is one of several bills supported by extremists who want to suppress the truth about actions and policies that have injured and continue to harm marginalized people and communities. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families
Newsletter article CAG February 7, 2022
Mama Bears Take a Stand for the CTC
Last Wednesday, February 2nd, at 11:30AM, a coalition of West Virginia organizations and directly impacted mothers, parents and grandparents held simultaneous press conferences in both DC and Charleston, WV, to amplify the voices of WV “Momma Bears” who wanted to remind Senator Manchin that 50,000 West Virginia children are now back below the poverty line with the elimination of the enhanced CTC. More
Issues: Economy, Fair taxation, Families
Mama Bears Take a Stand for the CTC
Last Wednesday, February 2nd, at 11:30AM, a coalition of West Virginia organizations and directly impacted mothers, parents and grandparents held simultaneous press conferences in both DC and Charleston, WV, to amplify the voices of WV “Momma Bears” who wanted to remind Senator Manchin that 50,000 West Virginia children are now back below the poverty line with the elimination of the enhanced CTC. More
Issues: Economy, Fair taxation, Families
Newsletter article CAG February 7, 2022
Legislative Forecast: Week Four
This week we continue our round up of what is happening under the dome (and elsewhere) related to these critical issue areas and actions you can take. Although there are still plenty of bad ideas brewing, this forecast is less dreary. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families
Legislative Forecast: Week Four
This week we continue our round up of what is happening under the dome (and elsewhere) related to these critical issue areas and actions you can take. Although there are still plenty of bad ideas brewing, this forecast is less dreary. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families
Action Alert CAG February 3, 2022
Protect Honesty in Education: Tell Delegates Not to Censor the Truth
A bill introduced in the House of Delegates (HB 4011) would suppress the discussion of topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion; and bury the truth about how actions and policies have injured and continue to harm marginalized people and communities. Contact members of the House Education Committee today! Tell them to oppose HB 4011. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families
Protect Honesty in Education: Tell Delegates Not to Censor the Truth
A bill introduced in the House of Delegates (HB 4011) would suppress the discussion of topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion; and bury the truth about how actions and policies have injured and continue to harm marginalized people and communities. Contact members of the House Education Committee today! Tell them to oppose HB 4011. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families
Press Release CAG February 2, 2022
PRESS RELEASE: Poverty is #Unbearable! WV Mothers/Groups AGAIN Urge Senator Manchin To Negotiate Extension of Child Tax Credit
A Coalition of WV mothers, parents and grandparents held press conferences in DC and Charleston to amplify the voices of WV “Momma Bears”. More
Issues: Economy, Fair taxation, Families
PRESS RELEASE: Poverty is #Unbearable! WV Mothers/Groups AGAIN Urge Senator Manchin To Negotiate Extension of Child Tax Credit
A Coalition of WV mothers, parents and grandparents held press conferences in DC and Charleston to amplify the voices of WV “Momma Bears”. More
Issues: Economy, Fair taxation, Families
Newsletter article CAG January 31, 2022
Invest In WV: Neighbor-to-Neighbor Day of Action
We know how important it is for Senator Manchin to hear continued support on climate, care, and justice investments from West Virginians. So, we're inviting you to participate in a statewide, neighbor-to-neighbor canvassing day of action on February 12th! More
Issues: Economy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Invest In WV: Neighbor-to-Neighbor Day of Action
We know how important it is for Senator Manchin to hear continued support on climate, care, and justice investments from West Virginians. So, we're inviting you to participate in a statewide, neighbor-to-neighbor canvassing day of action on February 12th! More
Issues: Economy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Newsletter article CAG January 31, 2022
Criminal Justice Reform Update
Thanks to those who participated in Smart Justice virtual learning series, story-telling training, and advocacy day at the Capitol during December legislative interims hosted by the WV Criminal Law Reform Coalition. With your help, Smart Justice Advocacy Day 2.22.22 will be even bigger! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Families
Criminal Justice Reform Update
Thanks to those who participated in Smart Justice virtual learning series, story-telling training, and advocacy day at the Capitol during December legislative interims hosted by the WV Criminal Law Reform Coalition. With your help, Smart Justice Advocacy Day 2.22.22 will be even bigger! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Families
Newsletter article CAG January 31, 2022
Why WV Needs A Medicaid Buy-In
The fight for accessible affordable health care in West Virginia is what Health Care for All WV is all about. Key to our efforts is the Medicaid Buy-In bill HB 3001. This bill would create a new affordable health insurance plan that would eliminate the “cliff effect” of those who are working and want to keep coverage while earning increased hours or increased pay, or who’s employers do not offer insurance coverage for their full-time employees. More
Issues: Families, Healthcare, Workers
Why WV Needs A Medicaid Buy-In
The fight for accessible affordable health care in West Virginia is what Health Care for All WV is all about. Key to our efforts is the Medicaid Buy-In bill HB 3001. This bill would create a new affordable health insurance plan that would eliminate the “cliff effect” of those who are working and want to keep coverage while earning increased hours or increased pay, or who’s employers do not offer insurance coverage for their full-time employees. More
Issues: Families, Healthcare, Workers
Newsletter article CAG January 31, 2022
Unbearable Without the Child Tax Credit
With the elimination of the enhanced Child Tax Credit (CTC), 50,000 West Virginia children have been pushed back below the poverty line. West Virginia mothers are traveling to Washington, DC to share their stories with senators in front of 500+ teddy bears at the US Capitol. We hope the stories will be heard by the senate and inspire action by the federal government. You can help amplify their voices More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Families
Unbearable Without the Child Tax Credit
With the elimination of the enhanced Child Tax Credit (CTC), 50,000 West Virginia children have been pushed back below the poverty line. West Virginia mothers are traveling to Washington, DC to share their stories with senators in front of 500+ teddy bears at the US Capitol. We hope the stories will be heard by the senate and inspire action by the federal government. You can help amplify their voices More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Families
Newsletter article CAG 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: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Families
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: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Families
Newsletter article CAG January 31, 2022
The Year of Babydog?
The second full week of session had several highlights. As of Friday, 1,551 bills had been introduced by both chambers, our governor held his belated ‘State of the State’ address, and a public hearing on ending the nuclear power ban in WV was held. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Energy, Families, Healthcare, Workers
The Year of Babydog?
The second full week of session had several highlights. As of Friday, 1,551 bills had been introduced by both chambers, our governor held his belated ‘State of the State’ address, and a public hearing on ending the nuclear power ban in WV was held. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Energy, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG January 28, 2022
Public Hearing Testimony on HB 2882 & SB 4 Repeal of Conditional Nuclear Ban – by Gary Zuckett
When I volunteered at WV Citizen Action and lobbied to get this bill passed in 1996 it was 17 years after Three Mile Island, and only 10 years after Chernobyl. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
Public Hearing Testimony on HB 2882 & SB 4 Repeal of Conditional Nuclear Ban – by Gary Zuckett
When I volunteered at WV Citizen Action and lobbied to get this bill passed in 1996 it was 17 years after Three Mile Island, and only 10 years after Chernobyl. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
Action Alert CAG January 26, 2022
Take Action: Public Hearing on Repealing WV’s Nuclear Power Plant Ban – Jan 28th, 10AM
There will be a Public Hearing on HB 2882, relating to repealing a ban on construction of nuclear power plants, on Friday, January 28, 2022 at 10 a.m. in the House Chamber. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Workers
Take Action: Public Hearing on Repealing WV’s Nuclear Power Plant Ban – Jan 28th, 10AM
There will be a Public Hearing on HB 2882, relating to repealing a ban on construction of nuclear power plants, on Friday, January 28, 2022 at 10 a.m. in the House Chamber. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families, Workers
Newsletter article CAG 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: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
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: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
Newsletter CAG January 24, 2022
Capital Eye Vol. 15 No. 2: Week Two of the WV Legislative Session: Voting Rights, Health Care Rights, and more!
It's week 3 of the 2022 Legislative Session! Stay up-to-date on what’s happening under the dome by watching for our weekly Capital Eye e-blast and following us on Facebook and Twitter. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Capital Eye Vol. 15 No. 2: Week Two of the WV Legislative Session: Voting Rights, Health Care Rights, and more!
It's week 3 of the 2022 Legislative Session! Stay up-to-date on what’s happening under the dome by watching for our weekly Capital Eye e-blast and following us on Facebook and Twitter. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG January 24, 2022
WVEC’s GREEN Legislative Update – Week 2
Click below to read more on the WV Environmental Council's breakdown of all the "green" issues at the WV Legislature this week. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
WVEC’s GREEN Legislative Update – Week 2
Click below to read more on the WV Environmental Council's breakdown of all the "green" issues at the WV Legislature this week. More
Issues: Economy, Energy, Environment, Families
Action Alert CAG January 24, 2022
BLAC Paper Release Webinar – Jan 27th @10AM/1PM
Join the Black Appalachian Coalition (BLAC) on Thursday, January 27th at 1 p.m. for a deep-dive webinar on their newly released paper. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
BLAC Paper Release Webinar – Jan 27th @10AM/1PM
Join the Black Appalachian Coalition (BLAC) on Thursday, January 27th at 1 p.m. for a deep-dive webinar on their newly released paper. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
Newsletter article CAG January 17, 2022
Legislative Forecast: Winter is Here. Brace Yourself.
Here’s a glimpse of what transpired over the first few days, opportunities to learn, and information about how to engage your legislators and make your voice heard. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
Legislative Forecast: Winter is Here. Brace Yourself.
Here’s a glimpse of what transpired over the first few days, opportunities to learn, and information about how to engage your legislators and make your voice heard. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, 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