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Blog WVCAEF August 24, 2022
Tele-Town Hall on the Inflation Reduction Act & Tax Fairness
Join West Virginians United for a Tele-Town Hall regarding the Inflation Reduction Act & Tax Fairness on Thursday, August 25th at 6pm! More
Issues: Fair Taxation, Taxes

Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson August 24, 2022
REJOIN Paper Release
This research will focus on how to incorporate a new modernized Civilian Conservation Corps in Appalachia through various federal investments. More

Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson August 19, 2022
Help Make Meds Affordable NOW! – a Health Care Webinar – Aug. 25th, 7PM
Join our webinar on Aug. 25th, 7PM and to learn more from medical professionals and real West Virginians on how we can make medications more affordable NOW! More
Issues: Prescription Drug Prices

Blog WVCAEF August 17, 2022
REJOIN Paper Release
Discussed research will focus on how to incorporate a new modernized Civilian Conservation Corps in Appalachia through various federal investments. More

Blog WVCAEF August 15, 2022
Coal Waste: Turning Liabilities into Opportunities
This webinar hosted by ReImagine Appalachia will discuss what coal waste exists in our region and the potential benefits of these new technologies, key considerations for communities and other big questions for our region. More
Issues: coal, Energy

Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson August 14, 2022
Speed Updating
Join ReImagine Appalachia and partners for their second Speed Updating event where the group will cross-pollinate how groups are working on building capacity in local communities to take advantage of federal funding opportunities and which issues they are prioritizing. Participants prepare and share 2-4 minute mini-presentations with 2-3 slides. More

Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson August 4, 2022
Please Help KY & VA Flood Victims!
Across Eastern Kentucky and Southern Virginia, dozens have lost their lives and hundreds have lost their homes, their cars, everything due to historic rains and flooding. More

Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson August 4, 2022
We Need Your WV Health Care Stories!
Are you living with little to no HEALTH CARE coverage? Has lack of sufficient coverage affected your ability to get or keep a job? Are you struggling to stay healthy enough to work? More
Issues: Healthcare

Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson July 18, 2022
‘Blue is the New Green’ – Labor Unions and the Climate Crisis
The topic of the program is “’Blue is the New Green’ – Labor Unions and the Climate Crisis.” For more information, and to register to attend this free program — either online or in-person — visit the website of the West Virginia Center on Climate Change, https://wvclimate.org or email info@wvclimate.org. More
Issues: Climate Change

Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson July 12, 2022
Ohio River Listening Session – Wheeling
Few things are as important to our lives and well-being as access to clean, safe drinking water. Yet, we face many challenges to securing clean water. More
Issues: Pollution, Water, water quality

Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson July 12, 2022
Ohio River Listening Session – Huntington
Few things are as important to our lives and well-being as access to clean, safe drinking water. Yet, we face many challenges to securing clean water for all of us who drink from the Ohio: toxic chemical pollution, acid mine drainage, sewer overflows, runoff from farms and more. More
Issues: Pollution, Water, water quality

Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson July 12, 2022
Ohio River Listening Session – Marietta
Few things are as important to our lives and well-being as access to clean, safe drinking water. Yet, we face many challenges to securing clean water. More
Issues: Pollution, Water, water quality

Blog WVCAEF June 21, 2022
Wheeling Area: Learn How to Lower Your Electric Bill
Becoming more energy independent will help grow our local economy, too, which we desperately need after decades of layoffs. We will have information about how other places have had success diversifying and transitioning their economies. More
Issues: Energy

Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson June 17, 2022
Jammin’ for Jobs and Justice
This West Virginia Day, come hear Fletcher's Grove and other artists play at East Marion Park in Fairmont! More
Issues: Jobs

Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson June 13, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: MANCHIN, BIPARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS ANNOUNCE GUN SAFETY AGREEMENT
“Today, we are announcing a commonsense, bipartisan proposal to protect America’s children, keep our schools safe, and reduce the threat of violence across our country. Families are scared, and it is our duty to come together and get something done that will help restore their sense of safety and security in their communities. Our plan increases needed mental health resources, improves school safety and support for students, and helps ensure dangerous criminals and those who are adjudicated as mentally ill can’t purchase weapons. Most importantly, our plan saves lives while also protecting the constitutional rights of law-abiding Americans. We look forward to earning broad, bipartisan support and passing our commonsense proposal into law.” More

Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson June 1, 2022
Caring for Creation Together – A WV Interfaith Climate Conference – June 4th, 10AM-3PM
People of faith across our state will come together to discuss our concerns for West Virginia’s changing climate, its effects on our way of life, our future, and our response. All are invited! More
Issues: Climate Change

Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson June 1, 2022
Benefit for Ukraine – Wed. 6/1 at 7PM
For more information, contact the UUC at (304) 345-5042. More

Blog Eve Marcum-Atkinson May 10, 2022
We’re Counting on You, Joe! Black Lung Press Conference and Campaign Launch
Visit blacklungkills.org to learn more about the issue and take action. More

Blog WVCAEF April 23, 2022
Marshall Earth Day Success! (Photo Gallery)
Thousands of us rallied over #EarthDay weekend to #FightForOurFuture and call on Congress to pass long overdue investments to address the climate crisis and create good, green union jobs. Call your senators TODAY to demand action. #ClimateCantWait gndn.us/call More
Issues: Climate Justice