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Action Alert CAG March 22, 2017
Tell Lawmakers: Protect Consumers from Shady Car Dealers and Debt Collectors
Two-for-one special on actions you can take now to protect consumers in West Virginia! SB 556 and SB 563 are a pair of bills pending in the Senate Judiciary Committee that would gut the West Virginia Consumer Credit Protection Act (WVCCPA) and allow predatory debt collectors to run wild. The House Judiciary Committee is considering a bill (SB 216) that lets shady car dealers sell lemons without much risk of consequences, leaving buyers holding the bag. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Families
Tell Lawmakers: Protect Consumers from Shady Car Dealers and Debt Collectors
Two-for-one special on actions you can take now to protect consumers in West Virginia! SB 556 and SB 563 are a pair of bills pending in the Senate Judiciary Committee that would gut the West Virginia Consumer Credit Protection Act (WVCCPA) and allow predatory debt collectors to run wild. The House Judiciary Committee is considering a bill (SB 216) that lets shady car dealers sell lemons without much risk of consequences, leaving buyers holding the bag. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Families
Action Alert, Newsletter CAG March 20, 2017
Capital Eye: This Week: The AHCA vs ACA
This week national events competed with the drama at the state capitol as the Republican’s American Health Care Act (AHCA) was released as a proposed replacement for the Affordable Care Act (ACA or ObamaCare). More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Capital Eye: This Week: The AHCA vs ACA
This week national events competed with the drama at the state capitol as the Republican’s American Health Care Act (AHCA) was released as a proposed replacement for the Affordable Care Act (ACA or ObamaCare). More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Newsletter CAG March 13, 2017
Capital Eye: What a Week!
Assuming that a certain number are companions to ones in the other chamber, let’s say that makes over a thousand attempts to add to, change, or eliminate functions of our government. Next Tuesday is the last day to introduce bills in the house. The following Monday the 20th is the last in the Senate. Then the countdown clock begins to the April 8th end of the session. It can’t happen soon enough. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families
Capital Eye: What a Week!
Assuming that a certain number are companions to ones in the other chamber, let’s say that makes over a thousand attempts to add to, change, or eliminate functions of our government. Next Tuesday is the last day to introduce bills in the house. The following Monday the 20th is the last in the Senate. Then the countdown clock begins to the April 8th end of the session. It can’t happen soon enough. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families
Action Alert CAG March 1, 2017
Urgent action needed on SNAP & LEEP bills!
We're in the thick of legislative session! Bills are popping up left and right - some good, others bad. Your action is needed NOW. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Families
Urgent action needed on SNAP & LEEP bills!
We're in the thick of legislative session! Bills are popping up left and right - some good, others bad. Your action is needed NOW. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Families
Action Alert CAG November 23, 2016
Urgent Action: Tell Senator Manchin to vote NO on Trump’s racist Attorney General pick
Send a letter to Senator Manchin now asking him to oppose the racist President-Elect Trump has nominated for U.S. Attorney General. Tell him the United States, a country that prides itself on equality, can and should do better. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families
Urgent Action: Tell Senator Manchin to vote NO on Trump’s racist Attorney General pick
Send a letter to Senator Manchin now asking him to oppose the racist President-Elect Trump has nominated for U.S. Attorney General. Tell him the United States, a country that prides itself on equality, can and should do better. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families
Action Alert CAG November 17, 2016
Town hall discussion tonight – join us!
Join us tonight for a town hall discussion as we stand together and pledge our mutual solidarity to forge ahead and lean on each other in this critical moment. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
Town hall discussion tonight – join us!
Join us tonight for a town hall discussion as we stand together and pledge our mutual solidarity to forge ahead and lean on each other in this critical moment. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
Action Alert CAG November 14, 2016
Stand up, fight back!
We should protect peaceful democratic principles and stand by America’s highest ideals: equality, liberty, and love for one another. Join us Thursday for a Stand Up, Fight Back Town Hall discussion, as well as our partners for a series of other events aimed at addressing the current attacks on our planet and people! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families
Stand up, fight back!
We should protect peaceful democratic principles and stand by America’s highest ideals: equality, liberty, and love for one another. Join us Thursday for a Stand Up, Fight Back Town Hall discussion, as well as our partners for a series of other events aimed at addressing the current attacks on our planet and people! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families
Action Alert CAG October 26, 2016
Rock the vote!
It's time to vote! Early voting is underway now through Saturday, November 5th. Election day is Tuesday, November 8th. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Families
Rock the vote!
It's time to vote! Early voting is underway now through Saturday, November 5th. Election day is Tuesday, November 8th. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Environment, Families
Press Release CAG October 20, 2016
WV Citizen Action Group Releases Legislative Scorecard for 2015-16 Sessions: “Heroes & Zeros”
WV Citizen Action Group released its 2015-16 legislative scorecard - “Heroes and Zeros” - today rating the 82nd West Virginia Legislature for their votes on a variety of public policy issues. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Economy, Families, Workers
WV Citizen Action Group Releases Legislative Scorecard for 2015-16 Sessions: “Heroes & Zeros”
WV Citizen Action Group released its 2015-16 legislative scorecard - “Heroes and Zeros” - today rating the 82nd West Virginia Legislature for their votes on a variety of public policy issues. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Economy, Families, Workers
Action Alert CAG October 20, 2016
The 82nd West Virginia Legislature Scorecard
The 82nd West Virginia Legislature is made up of the 2015 and 2016 legislative sessions. It was unique in that for the first time since the middle of the last century, conservatives had control of both the House of Delegates and the state Senate. Needless to say, it was not a two year stretch of progressive lawmaking. This is one of the reasons WV Citizen Action Group decided to revive its legislative scorecard. Citizens need to know how their elected representatives voted on issues of importance, especially before the upcoming election. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Environment, Families, Workers
The 82nd West Virginia Legislature Scorecard
The 82nd West Virginia Legislature is made up of the 2015 and 2016 legislative sessions. It was unique in that for the first time since the middle of the last century, conservatives had control of both the House of Delegates and the state Senate. Needless to say, it was not a two year stretch of progressive lawmaking. This is one of the reasons WV Citizen Action Group decided to revive its legislative scorecard. Citizens need to know how their elected representatives voted on issues of importance, especially before the upcoming election. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Environment, Families, Workers
Newsletter CAG September 22, 2016
Capital Eye: Fall 2016
Catch-up on all the things Team WV CAG has been up to the past several months and a look ahead to the next few months! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Families, Healthcare
Capital Eye: Fall 2016
Catch-up on all the things Team WV CAG has been up to the past several months and a look ahead to the next few months! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Families, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG September 8, 2016
Where will you be September 10th?
Want to be part of a night that will make history? Join WV FREE, WV Citizen Action, and other partners on September 10th for All Access 2016 – a FREE night of music and comedy taking place in cities across the U.S. and right here in Charleston! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families
Where will you be September 10th?
Want to be part of a night that will make history? Join WV FREE, WV Citizen Action, and other partners on September 10th for All Access 2016 – a FREE night of music and comedy taking place in cities across the U.S. and right here in Charleston! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families
Action Alert CAG June 22, 2016
Stop Payday Predators
The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released proposed rules that, if strengthened, could rein in the worst abuses of payday and car-title lending. Thankfully West Virginia protects its citizens against abusive payday loans, but the CFPB still needs to hear from you. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Families
Stop Payday Predators
The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released proposed rules that, if strengthened, could rein in the worst abuses of payday and car-title lending. Thankfully West Virginia protects its citizens against abusive payday loans, but the CFPB still needs to hear from you. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Families
Action Alert CAG May 9, 2016
Don’t forget to vote…twice!
Don't forget we want you to vote TWICE! Yes, you read that right; we want you to vote twice. First, vote for the issues you care about on the Our Children, Our Future Policy Platform Ballot; the deadline is tomorrow! After you vote for the issues, vote for your elected officials tomorrow, May 10th in West Virginia's primary election! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Don’t forget to vote…twice!
Don't forget we want you to vote TWICE! Yes, you read that right; we want you to vote twice. First, vote for the issues you care about on the Our Children, Our Future Policy Platform Ballot; the deadline is tomorrow! After you vote for the issues, vote for your elected officials tomorrow, May 10th in West Virginia's primary election! More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG April 28, 2016
It’s time to vote…twice!
We want you to vote TWICE! Yes, you read that right; we want you to vote twice. First, vote for the issues you care about on the Our Children, Our Future Policy Platform Ballot. After you vote for the issues, vote for your elected officials! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare, Workers
It’s time to vote…twice!
We want you to vote TWICE! Yes, you read that right; we want you to vote twice. First, vote for the issues you care about on the Our Children, Our Future Policy Platform Ballot. After you vote for the issues, vote for your elected officials! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Newsletter CAG April 7, 2016
Capital Eye: It’s all over…except for finding the money
Read our April 2016 newsletter with a wrap-up of session and a look ahead at the election! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Families
Capital Eye: It’s all over…except for finding the money
Read our April 2016 newsletter with a wrap-up of session and a look ahead at the election! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Families
Action Alert CAG April 7, 2016
Capital Eye: It’s all over…except for finding the money
Saturday, March 12th was the last day of the 2016 regular legislative session. The governor is still working his way through bills passed the last week, deciding what he will sign into law or veto. Catch up on what happened the last week of session and since and see where you can still take action! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Workers
Capital Eye: It’s all over…except for finding the money
Saturday, March 12th was the last day of the 2016 regular legislative session. The governor is still working his way through bills passed the last week, deciding what he will sign into law or veto. Catch up on what happened the last week of session and since and see where you can still take action! More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Energy, Environment, Families, Workers
Action Alert CAG March 31, 2016
Add your name; urge the CFPB to issue a strong payday lending rule!
West Virginia has a proud history of keeping predatory payday lenders out of our state. This spring the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFBP) will issue a rule to regulate the payday lending industry. Payday lenders are aggressively lobbying the CFPB and Congress to weaken and delay the rule. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Families
Add your name; urge the CFPB to issue a strong payday lending rule!
West Virginia has a proud history of keeping predatory payday lenders out of our state. This spring the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFBP) will issue a rule to regulate the payday lending industry. Payday lenders are aggressively lobbying the CFPB and Congress to weaken and delay the rule. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Economy, Families
Action Alert CAG March 23, 2016
Ask Governor Tomblin to veto the voter ID bill ASAP
On the last day of session, the legislature passed HB 4013, a bill that would require voters to provide identification at the polls. While automatic voter registration was amended into the bill, the fact that voter ID discriminates against minorities, students, low-income individuals, and seniors still stands. Now the bill's fate lies in the hands of Governor Tomblin who can either sign it into law or veto it by March 30th. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families
Ask Governor Tomblin to veto the voter ID bill ASAP
On the last day of session, the legislature passed HB 4013, a bill that would require voters to provide identification at the polls. While automatic voter registration was amended into the bill, the fact that voter ID discriminates against minorities, students, low-income individuals, and seniors still stands. Now the bill's fate lies in the hands of Governor Tomblin who can either sign it into law or veto it by March 30th. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families
Advocacy Letter CAG March 16, 2016
Oppose H.R. 4731, the “Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act of 2016”
The undersigned 234 organizations strongly oppose H.R. 4731, the “Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act of 2016.” This proposed legislation would dismantle the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, which has been a critical humanitarian and diplomacy tool for over three decades. With more than 60 million refugees and displaced people around the world, it is critically important that the U.S. demonstrates global leadership by welcoming refugees. Enacting legislation that would send the message that refugees are not welcome here is a sharp departure from our nation’s character as a beacon of freedom and our history as a country founded by refugees and immigrants. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families
Oppose H.R. 4731, the “Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act of 2016”
The undersigned 234 organizations strongly oppose H.R. 4731, the “Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act of 2016.” This proposed legislation would dismantle the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, which has been a critical humanitarian and diplomacy tool for over three decades. With more than 60 million refugees and displaced people around the world, it is critically important that the U.S. demonstrates global leadership by welcoming refugees. Enacting legislation that would send the message that refugees are not welcome here is a sharp departure from our nation’s character as a beacon of freedom and our history as a country founded by refugees and immigrants. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Families