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Blog WVCAEF September 11, 2024
Coalition Informs WV Voters of Potential Registration Cancellations
West Virginia Citizens for Clean Elections (WVCCE) has announced a new campaign to inform West Virginia residents that they may have been removed from the state’s voter registration rolls. The goal is to ensure that every eligible West Virginian has the opportunity to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming elections, and that no eligible voter is caught off guard when they go to the polls. More
Issues: Democracy, Elections, Voting Rights

Blog WVCAEF October 24, 2023
Kanawha State Forest Gas Well Tour
"Many are close to homes as the ones recently brought to our attention in a neighborhood within the Charleston city limits." -WV CAG More
Issues: budget priorities, Environment, Kids and Families

Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson October 24, 2023
Medicare Drug Price Negotiations & the First 10 Named Drugs
For my father and for millions across our nation, skipping medications is a life threatening way to make it to the end of the month. More
Issues: Healthcare

Blog WVCAEF October 16, 2023
Letter to HHS and Commerce Urging Interagency Review of March-In-Rights To Lower Drug Prices
Dear Secretary Raimondo and Secretary Becerra... More
Issues: Healthcare

Blog WVCAEF September 25, 2023
Digital Activism Training – OCT 2 @ 6:30PM
Whether you're a seasoned social media pro or are still building your chops, you'll learn new ways to engage online and how to build a positive, effective digital presence. More

Blog WVCAEF September 18, 2023
Care Over Cost Webinar: How Insurance Companies Profit from Healthcare Denials
Together, we can raise our voices, shed light, and make real change. More
Issues: Health Insurance, Healthcare

Blog WVCAEF September 18, 2023
Letter to HELP Committee asking for Claims Denials Hearing
Advocates request the HELP Committee hold a hearing on the impact of care denials by private insurance on persons in need. More
Issues: Healthcare

Blog WVCAEF August 29, 2023
PRESS RELEASE: WVCAG Releases Statement Concerning First Ten Prescription Drugs Named for Long-awaited Medicare Negotiations to Lower Prices
Drug manufacturers of Xarelto, Eliquis, Januvia and other medicines target for negotiations pursue lawsuits to overturn the law, keep profits extreme. More

Blog WVCAEF August 27, 2023
Advocates Celebrate Inflation Reduction Act Anniversary
"On the first anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, advocates held a press conference to discuss resources available..." More
Issues: Budget, Economy, Healthcare, Kids and Families

Blog WVCAEF August 17, 2023
PRESS RELEASE: LANDMARK IRA LAW CELEBRATED ON ITS 1ST ANNIVERSARY FOR REAL PROGRESS ON REDUCING RX DRUG PRICES AND ADDRESSING CLIMATE WHILE CREATING NEW JOBS & RESTORING TAX FAIRNESS
Local labor, healthcare, energy, and economic leaders came together on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act. More
Issues: community, Healthcare, IRA, Jobs, Medicare, Prescription Drug Prices, resilient communities

Blog WVCAEF August 16, 2023
Press Advisory: West Virginians Celebrate First Anniversary of Historic Reforms to Lower Drug Prices, Lower Energy Costs and Make Tax System More Fair Inflation Reduction Act is already saving millions of Americans money, even as drug corporations and their allies in Congress try to repeal it
To commemorate the first anniversary of the enactment of the historic Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Gary Zuckett, Executive Director, of WV Citizen Action, issued the following statement: More
Issues: Healthcare, IRA, Medicare, Prescription Drug Prices

Blog WVCAEF August 14, 2023
IRA ANNIVERSARY PRESS CONFERENCE: WED AUG 16TH, 1PM – LANDMARK LAW MAKES REAL PROGRESS ON REDUCING RX DRUG PRICES AND ADDRESSING CLIMATE WHILE CREATING NEW JOBS & RESTORING TAX FAIRNESS FOR BIG CORPORATIONS
Press conference with local healthcare, labor and energy advocates to discuss the historic Inflation Reduction Act, its successes and potential on the one-year anniversary of this landmark legislation.  More
Issues: IRA, Jobs, Medicare

Blog WVCAEF August 2, 2023
Join WV New Jobs Coalition at 9th Street LIVE!
This week's 9th St. Live Friday on the Plaza will showcase Robot Charlie! Come out to see NJC's table, say hello, and enjoy the music! More
Issues: community organizing, IRA, resilient communities

Blog WVCAEF July 20, 2023
Join HC4AWV at 9th St. Live, Friday, July 28th!
Join Healthcare for All WV at 9th St. Live on Friday evening, July 28th, in Huntington, WV for live music, community, and sharing your healthcare stories. Our Facebook event can be found and joined at https://fb.me/e/3Mj9TB1SN.  More
Issues: Healthcare, Medicaid, Medicare

Blog WVCAEF July 19, 2023
WV Rivers: Legislative Update and Advocacy That Works
Join WV Rivers on Zoom on Wednesday, July 26 at 7:00 p.m. to learn about how we do advocacy - and how you can become more involved with our efforts. More
Issues: advocacy, WV Legislature

Blog WVCAEF July 18, 2023
WV Rivers: Conversation on Headwaters
Please join the gathering at Elkins Town Square (at the Depot). It's a free event and no registration is needed. There will be live music, light refreshments, and information regarding the importance of Mon Forest headwaters and the work WV Rivers is doing in the Mon Forest. More
Issues: Environment, event, free, Pollution, Water, water quality

Blog WVCAEF June 19, 2023
Bring Renewable Energy Jobs to the West Side Community Meeting
Join us Friday June 23rd at 5 PM at A More Excellent Way Life Center Church for a discussion on how the West Side can benefit from new investments in renewable energy, and what we can do to create more opportunities to put people back to work and help people get into higher paying jobs. More
Issues: Clean Energy, Energy, Energy Efficiency, Jobs

Blog WVCAEF April 25, 2023
Inflation Reduction Act Roadshow – MORGANTOWN THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 AT 6 PM – 8 PM
Come to learn about how individuals, municipalities, and organizations in West Virginia can benefit from millions of dollars of investments contained in the Inflation Reduction Act. More
Issues: Climate Change, Climate Justice, Economy, Jobs

Blog WVCAEF April 5, 2023
Inflation Reduction Act Roadshow – HUNTINGTON APRIL 22, 2023 AT 1 PM – 3 PM
Come to learn about how individuals, municipalities, and organizations in West Virginia can benefit from millions of dollars of investments contained in the Inflation Reduction Act. More
Issues: Climate Change, Climate Justice, Economy, Jobs

Blog WVCAEF March 28, 2023
What’s Up with Medicaid? Changes Coming Soon! – March 28th 6PM
Join WV Center on Budget and Policy on March 28 at 6PM for a brief webinar on the upcoming April 1st Medicaid roll cuts, who will be deemed ineligible, and how to stay updated on your coverage. More
Issues: Health Insurance, Healthcare, Medicaid