Category: Blog
276 posts found, showing 20 per page
Previous Next
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
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
Blog Cassandra Wiley March 14, 2023
Inflation Reduction Act Roadshow – WHEELING SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2023 AT 12:30 PM – 2:30 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. Last summer, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act which includes historic investments in clean energy, energy efficiency, and community development initiatives. At these events, community members and elected officials […] More
Issues: Climate Change, Climate Justice, Economy, Jobs
Inflation Reduction Act Roadshow – WHEELING SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2023 AT 12:30 PM – 2:30 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. Last summer, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act which includes historic investments in clean energy, energy efficiency, and community development initiatives. At these events, community members and elected officials […] More
Issues: Climate Change, Climate Justice, Economy, Jobs
Blog Cassandra Wiley March 14, 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act – Transition to a Clean Economy
Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Action presents The Inflation Reduction Act – Transition to a Clean Economy 7:00 pm Thursday, March 16, 2023 * In Person: 1st UU Society of Marietta, 232 Third St, Marietta, OH * On Zoom: See link below Illustration by Sandra Stowe for Oxfam The IRA was signed into law in August of 2022, but many of us still […] More
Issues: Climate Change, Climate Justice, Economy, Jobs
The Inflation Reduction Act – Transition to a Clean Economy
Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Action presents The Inflation Reduction Act – Transition to a Clean Economy 7:00 pm Thursday, March 16, 2023 * In Person: 1st UU Society of Marietta, 232 Third St, Marietta, OH * On Zoom: See link below Illustration by Sandra Stowe for Oxfam The IRA was signed into law in August of 2022, but many of us still […] More
Issues: Climate Change, Climate Justice, Economy, Jobs
Blog Cassandra Wiley March 13, 2023
“Bring Renewable Energy Jobs to the West Side” Community Meeting
Join Common Defense this Friday at 7 PM for a discussion on how the West Side can benefit from these new investments, and what we can do to create more opportunities to put people back to work and help people get into higher paying jobs. WHAT: Bring Renewable Energy Jobs to the West Side […] More
Issues: Climate Justice, Inequality, Jobs
“Bring Renewable Energy Jobs to the West Side” Community Meeting
Join Common Defense this Friday at 7 PM for a discussion on how the West Side can benefit from these new investments, and what we can do to create more opportunities to put people back to work and help people get into higher paying jobs. WHAT: Bring Renewable Energy Jobs to the West Side […] More
Issues: Climate Justice, Inequality, Jobs
Blog WVCAEF February 28, 2023
WV DEP Holding Public Meeting on Ethylene Oxide Monitoring – March 2 @6PM
Over the past year, the WV Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) has held a series of public events around its fenceline monitoring project and announced last week that it had signed a collaborative agreement with Union Carbide Corporation’s Institute facility to reduce ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions. It also announced it has published its final report on its monitoring project. A public meeting on the final report is set for Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wilson Union Hall on the campus of West Virginia State University. More
Issues: Environment, Inequality, Pollution
WV DEP Holding Public Meeting on Ethylene Oxide Monitoring – March 2 @6PM
Over the past year, the WV Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) has held a series of public events around its fenceline monitoring project and announced last week that it had signed a collaborative agreement with Union Carbide Corporation’s Institute facility to reduce ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions. It also announced it has published its final report on its monitoring project. A public meeting on the final report is set for Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wilson Union Hall on the campus of West Virginia State University. More
Issues: Environment, Inequality, Pollution
Blog WVCAEF February 22, 2023
Take Action Now for Community Solar
Tell the Senate Government Organization Committee that you support SB 627! Passing SB 627 would enable community solar programs in West Virginia. West Virginians deserve expanded affordable energy options like community solar. WV Legislators on the Senate Government Organization Committee need to know West Virginians want this passed to give all West Virginians access to solar options! More
Issues: Clean Energy, Energy
Take Action Now for Community Solar
Tell the Senate Government Organization Committee that you support SB 627! Passing SB 627 would enable community solar programs in West Virginia. West Virginians deserve expanded affordable energy options like community solar. WV Legislators on the Senate Government Organization Committee need to know West Virginians want this passed to give all West Virginians access to solar options! More
Issues: Clean Energy, Energy
Blog WVCAEF February 22, 2023
URGENT: Health Care Bills Need Your Help TODAY!
Take action TODAY to stop Campus Carry! Contact Governor Justice and tell him to veto SB 10, then let legislators know you support the Insulin and Supplies bill, the Medicaid Dental Coverage bill, and the Affordable Medicaid Buy In bill. Health care is vitally important to all of us, our loved ones, and our communities and these bills will improve health care access, affordability and equity for West Virginians. More
Issues: Healthcare, Inequality, Medicaid, Prescription Drug Prices
URGENT: Health Care Bills Need Your Help TODAY!
Take action TODAY to stop Campus Carry! Contact Governor Justice and tell him to veto SB 10, then let legislators know you support the Insulin and Supplies bill, the Medicaid Dental Coverage bill, and the Affordable Medicaid Buy In bill. Health care is vitally important to all of us, our loved ones, and our communities and these bills will improve health care access, affordability and equity for West Virginians. More
Issues: Healthcare, Inequality, Medicaid, Prescription Drug Prices
Blog Cassandra Wiley February 20, 2023
Tell Congress: Crack Down on Profiteering in Medicare Advantage!
We believe that everyone should have access to the healthcare they need and people should come before profits. That’s why we are fighting for Medicare for All. To get there, we need to stop the expansion of privatized Medicare called Medicare Advantage, which makes healthcare more expensive for everyone while increasing corporate profit. Medicare Advantage […] More
Issues: Health Care, Healthcare, Medicare
Tell Congress: Crack Down on Profiteering in Medicare Advantage!
We believe that everyone should have access to the healthcare they need and people should come before profits. That’s why we are fighting for Medicare for All. To get there, we need to stop the expansion of privatized Medicare called Medicare Advantage, which makes healthcare more expensive for everyone while increasing corporate profit. Medicare Advantage […] More
Issues: Health Care, Healthcare, Medicare
Blog Cassandra Wiley February 16, 2023
URGENT: Health Care Bills Need Your Help to Get Out of Committee!
These healthcare issues need your action today! MEDICAID DENTAL COVERAGE BILL SB 269 would raise the Medicaid Dental Benefit from $1,000 to $2,000 a year for adult recipients. Dental and vision health are vital and inseparable from overall health. The WV Legislature voted to expand dental coverage for adult recipients of Medicaid in 2021. Prior to this change, Medicaid only […] More
Issues: Health Care, Healthcare, Inequality, Medicaid
URGENT: Health Care Bills Need Your Help to Get Out of Committee!
These healthcare issues need your action today! MEDICAID DENTAL COVERAGE BILL SB 269 would raise the Medicaid Dental Benefit from $1,000 to $2,000 a year for adult recipients. Dental and vision health are vital and inseparable from overall health. The WV Legislature voted to expand dental coverage for adult recipients of Medicaid in 2021. Prior to this change, Medicaid only […] More
Issues: Health Care, Healthcare, Inequality, Medicaid
Blog Cassandra Wiley February 14, 2023
Public Hearing on Campus Self-Defense Act – Feb. 15th, 9AM
The Judiciary Committee will host a public hearing on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 9 a.m. on S.B. 10 – Campus Self-Defense Act. SB 10 passed the Senate last month and is now in the House. All three Democratic senators voted against the bill, along with Senate Health Committee Chairman Mike Maroney, R-Marshall. Please attend […] More
Issues: gun safety, gun violence
Public Hearing on Campus Self-Defense Act – Feb. 15th, 9AM
The Judiciary Committee will host a public hearing on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 9 a.m. on S.B. 10 – Campus Self-Defense Act. SB 10 passed the Senate last month and is now in the House. All three Democratic senators voted against the bill, along with Senate Health Committee Chairman Mike Maroney, R-Marshall. Please attend […] More
Issues: gun safety, gun violence
Blog Cassandra Wiley February 7, 2023
Join Us for Black Policy Day at the Capitol on February 15
Join the WV Black Voter Impact Initiative and its partners for breakfast at the Cultural Center starting at 7:00 am, followed by activities and speakers related to the Black policy framework. Click here to check out the Black Policy Day promo video, and please feel free to share! You’ll also find more information in Black […] More
Issues: Fair Representation, Inequality
Join Us for Black Policy Day at the Capitol on February 15
Join the WV Black Voter Impact Initiative and its partners for breakfast at the Cultural Center starting at 7:00 am, followed by activities and speakers related to the Black policy framework. Click here to check out the Black Policy Day promo video, and please feel free to share! You’ll also find more information in Black […] More
Issues: Fair Representation, Inequality
Blog Cassandra Wiley February 1, 2023
URGENT: Protect Healthcare for Trans Youth & Support Investments in Our Communities
TOMORROW, Thursday, February 2, the House of Delegates will hold public hearings on two bills we told you about in our Capital Eye Legislative Update. See details below on how you can speak out to protect healthcare for trangender youth in West Virginia and support investments to help our communities thrive. HB 2007 threatens to […] More
Issues: budget priorities, Coronavirus Relief, Health Care, Healthcare, Inequality, Kids and Families
URGENT: Protect Healthcare for Trans Youth & Support Investments in Our Communities
TOMORROW, Thursday, February 2, the House of Delegates will hold public hearings on two bills we told you about in our Capital Eye Legislative Update. See details below on how you can speak out to protect healthcare for trangender youth in West Virginia and support investments to help our communities thrive. HB 2007 threatens to […] More
Issues: budget priorities, Coronavirus Relief, Health Care, Healthcare, Inequality, Kids and Families
Blog Cassandra Wiley January 31, 2023
PRESS RELEASE – Consumer Recycling Education and Outreach (REO) Grant Program in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
January 31, 2023 Mayor Amy Goodwin City of Charleston 501 Virginia St E. Charleston, WV 25301 Re: Consumer Recycling Education and Outreach (REO) Grant Program in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Dear Mayor Goodwin, We commend your administration’s efforts in revitalizing Charleston and improving sustainability and resiliency in the city, including your […] More
PRESS RELEASE – Consumer Recycling Education and Outreach (REO) Grant Program in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
January 31, 2023 Mayor Amy Goodwin City of Charleston 501 Virginia St E. Charleston, WV 25301 Re: Consumer Recycling Education and Outreach (REO) Grant Program in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Dear Mayor Goodwin, We commend your administration’s efforts in revitalizing Charleston and improving sustainability and resiliency in the city, including your […] More
Blog Cassandra Wiley January 28, 2023
Keep WV Funded: Take Action to Stop Dangerous Tax Cuts!
Right now the Governor and the Legislature are sparring over the best way to give tax cuts to the wealthy and big businesses — at our expense. The Governor’s income tax plan to cut personal income taxes would eliminate 25% of our state’s annual revenue. The Senate wants to give away $500 million to out […] More
Issues: Budget, budget priorities, Education, Fair Taxation, Health Care, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Kids and Families
Keep WV Funded: Take Action to Stop Dangerous Tax Cuts!
Right now the Governor and the Legislature are sparring over the best way to give tax cuts to the wealthy and big businesses — at our expense. The Governor’s income tax plan to cut personal income taxes would eliminate 25% of our state’s annual revenue. The Senate wants to give away $500 million to out […] More
Issues: Budget, budget priorities, Education, Fair Taxation, Health Care, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Kids and Families
Blog Cassandra Wiley January 27, 2023
Tell WV Legislators to SUPPORT HB 2430! Lower health care costs for insured WV diabetics!
Take Action Now – Tell our Legislators to lower health care costs for insured WV diabetics: https://p2a.co/h70V7cH Last year, a bill came within minutes of passing that would lower healthcare costs for insured WV diabetics. The bill is back with a new number: HB 2430! The bill requires health insurance plans to have: copay caps […] More
Issues: Health Care, Healthcare, Prescription Drug Prices
Tell WV Legislators to SUPPORT HB 2430! Lower health care costs for insured WV diabetics!
Take Action Now – Tell our Legislators to lower health care costs for insured WV diabetics: https://p2a.co/h70V7cH Last year, a bill came within minutes of passing that would lower healthcare costs for insured WV diabetics. The bill is back with a new number: HB 2430! The bill requires health insurance plans to have: copay caps […] More
Issues: Health Care, Healthcare, Prescription Drug Prices
Blog Cassandra Wiley January 26, 2023
Deltas Building Democracy: Housing & Reparations – BPD Learning & Action Webinar Series, Jan 31st
The Black Voters Impact Initiative is inviting you to attend the “Deltas Building Democracy” through BPD learning and action webinars, hosted Tuesdays in January at 7pm. Jan 31st – Housing & Reparations We hope you will join us for these informative and thought-provoking sessions. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-siRB4_1TpeeRcC9YLjGVA More
Issues: Civic Engagement, Policy
Deltas Building Democracy: Housing & Reparations – BPD Learning & Action Webinar Series, Jan 31st
The Black Voters Impact Initiative is inviting you to attend the “Deltas Building Democracy” through BPD learning and action webinars, hosted Tuesdays in January at 7pm. Jan 31st – Housing & Reparations We hope you will join us for these informative and thought-provoking sessions. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-siRB4_1TpeeRcC9YLjGVA More
Issues: Civic Engagement, Policy
Blog Cassandra Wiley January 19, 2023
Deltas Building Democracy: Food & Health – BPD Learning & Action Webinar Series, Jan 24th
The Black Voters Impact Initiative is inviting you to attend the “Deltas Building Democracy” through BPD learning and action webinars, hosted Tuesdays in January at 7pm. Jan 24th – Food & Health Jan 31st – Housing & Reparations We hope you will join us for these informative and thought-provoking sessions. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-siRB4_1TpeeRcC9YLjGVA More
Issues: Civic Engagement, Policy
Deltas Building Democracy: Food & Health – BPD Learning & Action Webinar Series, Jan 24th
The Black Voters Impact Initiative is inviting you to attend the “Deltas Building Democracy” through BPD learning and action webinars, hosted Tuesdays in January at 7pm. Jan 24th – Food & Health Jan 31st – Housing & Reparations We hope you will join us for these informative and thought-provoking sessions. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-siRB4_1TpeeRcC9YLjGVA More
Issues: Civic Engagement, Policy
Blog Cassandra Wiley January 19, 2023
Inflation Reduction Act Roadshow: Martinsburg, WV – Jan 28th, 1PM
Join the Inflation Reduction Act Roadshow! Next stop is Saturday, Jan. 28th at 1pm at the Martinsburg Library, 101 W King St, Martinsburg, WV 25401. Learn more about the IRA, what funds and rebates are available, and how you can benefit! Register at: https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/event/ira-roadshow-what-the-ira-means-for-you-and-your-community/ More
Issues: Energy Efficiency, IRA, Taxes
Inflation Reduction Act Roadshow: Martinsburg, WV – Jan 28th, 1PM
Join the Inflation Reduction Act Roadshow! Next stop is Saturday, Jan. 28th at 1pm at the Martinsburg Library, 101 W King St, Martinsburg, WV 25401. Learn more about the IRA, what funds and rebates are available, and how you can benefit! Register at: https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/event/ira-roadshow-what-the-ira-means-for-you-and-your-community/ More
Issues: Energy Efficiency, IRA, Taxes
Blog Cassandra Wiley January 15, 2023
Tell WV DEP to Protect Communities from Dangerous Ethylene Oxide Pollution
On Monday, January 9, the WV DEP Division of Air Quality (DAQ) held a public meeting to provide information and answer questions on the renewal of Union Carbide’s operating permit for its Distribution System for Ethylene Oxide, located in Dunbar, WV. At the meeting, the agency provided an overview of what it has done in […] More
Tell WV DEP to Protect Communities from Dangerous Ethylene Oxide Pollution
On Monday, January 9, the WV DEP Division of Air Quality (DAQ) held a public meeting to provide information and answer questions on the renewal of Union Carbide’s operating permit for its Distribution System for Ethylene Oxide, located in Dunbar, WV. At the meeting, the agency provided an overview of what it has done in […] More
Blog Cassandra Wiley January 15, 2023
WV NAACP Day at the Legislature: Shifting the Narrative on MLK, Jr. Day
On MLK Day, a call for policies to reduce West Virginia’s disparities (Mountain State Spotlight) This Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, advocates and supporters are working to reframe the King Day narrative and focus on the power of healing. (1/16/23 Update: Video of today’s program and speakers can be viewed here.) More on shifting […] More
Issues: discrimination, Health Care, Healthcare, Inequality, Poverty
WV NAACP Day at the Legislature: Shifting the Narrative on MLK, Jr. Day
On MLK Day, a call for policies to reduce West Virginia’s disparities (Mountain State Spotlight) This Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, advocates and supporters are working to reframe the King Day narrative and focus on the power of healing. (1/16/23 Update: Video of today’s program and speakers can be viewed here.) More on shifting […] More
Issues: discrimination, Health Care, Healthcare, Inequality, Poverty
Previous Next