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Blog WVCAEF March 24, 2023
Black Policy Day Success!
More than 300 students, Sorority sisters, movers, shakers and policy makers gathered at the Capitol to educate and celebrate each other. Check out the media coverage and pictures from the event below, and save the date for next year’s Black Policy Day: February 7, 2024. More
Issues: Black Policy Day, Policy
Black Policy Day Success!
More than 300 students, Sorority sisters, movers, shakers and policy makers gathered at the Capitol to educate and celebrate each other. Check out the media coverage and pictures from the event below, and save the date for next year’s Black Policy Day: February 7, 2024. More
Issues: Black Policy Day, Policy
Blog WVCAEF 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. 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. More
Issues: Climate Change, Climate Justice, Economy, Jobs
Blog WVCAEF March 14, 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act – Transition to a Clean Economy
The IRA was signed into law in August of 2022, but many of us still don’t know much about it. As the provisions of the bill begin to roll out, this presentation offers an ideal opportunity to learn how this legislation will affect us - individual citizens - and our economy, with tools to help us face a changing climate. More
Issues: Climate Change, Climate Justice, Economy, Jobs
The Inflation Reduction Act – Transition to a Clean Economy
The IRA was signed into law in August of 2022, but many of us still don’t know much about it. As the provisions of the bill begin to roll out, this presentation offers an ideal opportunity to learn how this legislation will affect us - individual citizens - and our economy, with tools to help us face a changing climate. More
Issues: Climate Change, Climate Justice, Economy, Jobs
Blog WVCAEF 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. 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. 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 WVCAEF February 16, 2023
URGENT: Health Care Bills Need Your Help to Get Out of Committee!
SB 610 and HB 3274 present an opportunity for Medicaid to become a more solid foundation for families in poverty to pick themselves up from. More
Issues: Healthcare, Inequality, Medicaid
URGENT: Health Care Bills Need Your Help to Get Out of Committee!
SB 610 and HB 3274 present an opportunity for Medicaid to become a more solid foundation for families in poverty to pick themselves up from. More
Issues: Healthcare, Inequality, Medicaid
Blog WVCAEF February 14, 2023
Public Hearing on Campus Self-Defense Act – Feb. 15th, 9AM
Please attend and help protect our schools and our kids from guns and gun violence. Stop SB10 from lifting prohibitions on public colleges and university students and visitors from carrying a concealed weapon on campus (with a current and valid concealed carry permit). More
Issues: gun safety, gun violence
Public Hearing on Campus Self-Defense Act – Feb. 15th, 9AM
Please attend and help protect our schools and our kids from guns and gun violence. Stop SB10 from lifting prohibitions on public colleges and university students and visitors from carrying a concealed weapon on campus (with a current and valid concealed carry permit). More
Issues: gun safety, gun violence
Blog WVCAEF February 7, 2023
Join Us for Black Policy Day at the Capitol on February 15
We hope to see you there and look forward to celebrating and building community alongside you! More
Issues: Fair Representation, Inequality
Join Us for Black Policy Day at the Capitol on February 15
We hope to see you there and look forward to celebrating and building community alongside you! More
Issues: Fair Representation, Inequality
Blog WVCAEF February 1, 2023
URGENT: Protect Healthcare for Trans Youth & Support Investments in Our Communities
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people aged 10 to 24, and LGBTQ youth are more than four times as likely to attempt suicide than their peers. More
Issues: budget priorities, Coronavirus Relief, Healthcare, Inequality, Kids and Families
URGENT: Protect Healthcare for Trans Youth & Support Investments in Our Communities
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people aged 10 to 24, and LGBTQ youth are more than four times as likely to attempt suicide than their peers. More
Issues: budget priorities, Coronavirus Relief, Healthcare, Inequality, Kids and Families
Blog WVCAEF January 31, 2023
PRESS RELEASE – Consumer Recycling Education and Outreach (REO) Grant Program in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
"The EPA is allocating at least 40% of the grant to projects that serve disadvantaged communities. Charleston is identified in the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) as a disadvantaged community. We believe that the proposed project fits strongly within the goal of improving recycling participation and outcomes for environmental justice communities." More
PRESS RELEASE – Consumer Recycling Education and Outreach (REO) Grant Program in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
"The EPA is allocating at least 40% of the grant to projects that serve disadvantaged communities. Charleston is identified in the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) as a disadvantaged community. We believe that the proposed project fits strongly within the goal of improving recycling participation and outcomes for environmental justice communities." More
Blog WVCAEF 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. Click here to send a message to your legislators now to tell them their priority should be getting our house in order to better support West Virginia families. More
Issues: Budget, budget priorities, Education, Fair Taxation, 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. Click here to send a message to your legislators now to tell them their priority should be getting our house in order to better support West Virginia families. More
Issues: Budget, budget priorities, Education, Fair Taxation, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Kids and Families
Blog WVCAEF January 27, 2023
Tell WV Legislators to SUPPORT HB 2430! Lower health care costs for insured WV diabetics!
This bill is a matter of life and death for many West Virginians. Let's get it passed. Take Action Now - Tell our Legislators to lower health care costs for insured WV diabetics! More
Issues: Healthcare, Prescription Drug Prices
Tell WV Legislators to SUPPORT HB 2430! Lower health care costs for insured WV diabetics!
This bill is a matter of life and death for many West Virginians. Let's get it passed. Take Action Now - Tell our Legislators to lower health care costs for insured WV diabetics! More
Issues: Healthcare, Prescription Drug Prices
Blog WVCAEF January 26, 2023
Deltas Building Democracy: Housing & Reparations – BPD Learning & Action Webinar Series, Jan 31st
The BVI Initiative is inviting you to attend the “Deltas Building Democracy” through BPD learning and action webinars, hosted Tuesdays in January at 7pm. More
Issues: Civic Engagement, Policy
Deltas Building Democracy: Housing & Reparations – BPD Learning & Action Webinar Series, Jan 31st
The BVI Initiative is inviting you to attend the “Deltas Building Democracy” through BPD learning and action webinars, hosted Tuesdays in January at 7pm. More
Issues: Civic Engagement, Policy
Blog WVCAEF 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. 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. More
Issues: Civic Engagement, Policy
Blog WVCAEF 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! 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! More
Issues: Energy Efficiency, IRA, Taxes
Blog WVCAEF January 15, 2023
Tell WV DEP to Protect Communities from Dangerous Ethylene Oxide Pollution
This is an air quality, public health, environmental justice issue. Take action today! More
Tell WV DEP to Protect Communities from Dangerous Ethylene Oxide Pollution
This is an air quality, public health, environmental justice issue. Take action today! More
Blog WVCAEF January 15, 2023
WV NAACP Day at the Legislature: Shifting the Narrative on MLK, Jr. Day
More on shifting the King Day narrative here from Rev. Ron English, President of the Charleston Branch of the NAACP. You can watch the full NBC News interview with Dr. King here. More
Issues: discrimination, Healthcare, Inequality, Poverty
WV NAACP Day at the Legislature: Shifting the Narrative on MLK, Jr. Day
More on shifting the King Day narrative here from Rev. Ron English, President of the Charleston Branch of the NAACP. You can watch the full NBC News interview with Dr. King here. More
Issues: discrimination, Healthcare, Inequality, Poverty
Blog WVCAEF January 15, 2023
Advocates Call for Local & Legislative Action, Funding for Community Support Services to Address School Suspension Disparities
In the short term, school suspensions and expulsion contribute to poor academic achievement. Longer term, this trend of low academic achievement feeds the “school-to-prison pipeline” leading to higher rates of incarceration for Black students. More
Issues: discrimination, Education, Inequality, Kids and Families
Advocates Call for Local & Legislative Action, Funding for Community Support Services to Address School Suspension Disparities
In the short term, school suspensions and expulsion contribute to poor academic achievement. Longer term, this trend of low academic achievement feeds the “school-to-prison pipeline” leading to higher rates of incarceration for Black students. More
Issues: discrimination, Education, Inequality, Kids and Families
