Category: Blog
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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. 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. More
Issues: Health Care, Healthcare, Medicare
Blog Cassandra Wiley 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: Health Care, 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: Health Care, Healthcare, Inequality, Medicaid
Blog Cassandra Wiley 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 Cassandra Wiley 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 Cassandra Wiley 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, Health Care, 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, 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)
"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 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. 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, 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. 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, 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!
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: Health Care, 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: 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 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 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. 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 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! 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 Cassandra Wiley 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 Cassandra Wiley 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, Health Care, 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, Health Care, Healthcare, Inequality, Poverty
Blog Cassandra Wiley 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
Blog Cassandra Wiley January 13, 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 Cassandra Wiley January 12, 2023
Deltas Building Democracy: Criminal Justice & Economics – BPD Learning & Action Webinar Series, Jan 17th
We hope you will join us for these informative and thought-provoking sessions. More
Issues: Civic Engagement, Policy
Deltas Building Democracy: Criminal Justice & Economics – BPD Learning & Action Webinar Series, Jan 17th
We hope you will join us for these informative and thought-provoking sessions. More
Issues: Civic Engagement, Policy
Blog Cassandra Wiley January 12, 2023
NAACP and others deliver an address on the “State of WV Children and Families”
In response to the Governor's State of the State address, groups gathered at the capitol to speak on the budget, and how the status quo is hurting WV children and families. More
Issues: Budget, budget priorities, Fair Taxation, Inequality, Kids and Families, Poverty, WV Legislature
NAACP and others deliver an address on the “State of WV Children and Families”
In response to the Governor's State of the State address, groups gathered at the capitol to speak on the budget, and how the status quo is hurting WV children and families. More
Issues: Budget, budget priorities, Fair Taxation, Inequality, Kids and Families, Poverty, WV Legislature
Blog Cassandra Wiley January 7, 2023
Ohio River Discussion Series: Harmful Algal Blooms & PFAS – Jan 11th, 12PM
Register for the Ohio River Basin Research webinar on Harmful Algal Blooms & PFAS on Jan. 11th at 12PM noon. The webinar is entirely web-based, and registration is required to attend. More
Issues: Pollution, Water, water quality
Ohio River Discussion Series: Harmful Algal Blooms & PFAS – Jan 11th, 12PM
Register for the Ohio River Basin Research webinar on Harmful Algal Blooms & PFAS on Jan. 11th at 12PM noon. The webinar is entirely web-based, and registration is required to attend. More
Issues: Pollution, Water, water quality
Blog Cassandra Wiley January 7, 2023
Deltas Building Democracy: Education & Environment – BPD Learning & Action Webinar Series, Session 1 of 4 on Jan 10th
The Black Voter Impact Initiative is inviting you to attend the “Deltas Building Democracy” through BPD learning and action webinars, hosted Tuesdays at 7pm starting Jan. 10th. More
Issues: Civic Engagement, Policy
Deltas Building Democracy: Education & Environment – BPD Learning & Action Webinar Series, Session 1 of 4 on Jan 10th
The Black Voter Impact Initiative is inviting you to attend the “Deltas Building Democracy” through BPD learning and action webinars, hosted Tuesdays at 7pm starting Jan. 10th. More
Issues: Civic Engagement, Policy
