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Legislative Updates WVEC February 9, 2024
GREEN, Volume 34 Issue 5
We have officially reached the halfway point of the WV Legislative Session! In this week’s Round-Up, Lucia and Isabel break down current bills we oppose and support. Thank you for all of your calls and emails so far! Check out WVEC’s recent media interviews, and stay tuned for action alerts as the session gets busier in the coming weeks. More
Issues: Eday, Social justice
GREEN, Volume 34 Issue 5
We have officially reached the halfway point of the WV Legislative Session! In this week’s Round-Up, Lucia and Isabel break down current bills we oppose and support. Thank you for all of your calls and emails so far! Check out WVEC’s recent media interviews, and stay tuned for action alerts as the session gets busier in the coming weeks. More
Issues: Eday, Social justice
Action Alerts WVEC February 5, 2024
Reminder: Register Today for Our E-Day Advocacy Webinar Tomorrow @ 7 pm!
In case you missed it, I invite you to our free webinar tomorrow night, Feb. 6, from 7 to 8 pm! Our E-Day Advocacy: Bills and Talking Points webinar will offer the latest on bills we are tracking. Sign up here! More
Issues: Eday, Event
Reminder: Register Today for Our E-Day Advocacy Webinar Tomorrow @ 7 pm!
In case you missed it, I invite you to our free webinar tomorrow night, Feb. 6, from 7 to 8 pm! Our E-Day Advocacy: Bills and Talking Points webinar will offer the latest on bills we are tracking. Sign up here! More
Issues: Eday, Event
Newsletter article WVEC February 2, 2024
Upcoming Events!
POSTPONED - Mountain Valley Watch + WV Rivers’ Volunteer Appreciation Day, Saturday, Feb. 3 at 1 pm | E-Day Advocacy Webinar: Bills and Talking Points, Tuesday, Feb, 6 at 7 pm | Black Policy Day at the State Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 7 | Environmental Day at the WV State Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 13 More
Issues: Eday, Social justice
Upcoming Events!
POSTPONED - Mountain Valley Watch + WV Rivers’ Volunteer Appreciation Day, Saturday, Feb. 3 at 1 pm | E-Day Advocacy Webinar: Bills and Talking Points, Tuesday, Feb, 6 at 7 pm | Black Policy Day at the State Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 7 | Environmental Day at the WV State Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 13 More
Issues: Eday, Social justice
Newsletter article WVEC February 2, 2024
WVEC Weekly Round-Up
We’ve had a productive third week as things have started to pick up at the legislature. In addition to daily bill tracking, we’ve focused on meeting with senators to discuss the Orphaned Well Prevention Act, working with folks from WV Clean and Beautiful to defeat SB 171, and gathering voices to testify against HB 5018 in today’s public hearing. More
Issues: Community solar, Net metering, Orphaned wells, Pollution
WVEC Weekly Round-Up
We’ve had a productive third week as things have started to pick up at the legislature. In addition to daily bill tracking, we’ve focused on meeting with senators to discuss the Orphaned Well Prevention Act, working with folks from WV Clean and Beautiful to defeat SB 171, and gathering voices to testify against HB 5018 in today’s public hearing. More
Issues: Community solar, Net metering, Orphaned wells, Pollution
Legislative Updates WVEC February 2, 2024
GREEN, Volume 34 Issue 4
We just concluded day 24 of the legislative session! Thank you for sending in your comments and participating in today’s public hearing on House Bill 5018 to protect community air monitoring. Only two speakers, both industry lobbyists, spoke out in support of the bill, and we appreciate your work to amplify our collective voice opposing this bad piece of legislation. More
Issues: Community solar, Legislation, Opportunity, Pollution, Solar power
GREEN, Volume 34 Issue 4
We just concluded day 24 of the legislative session! Thank you for sending in your comments and participating in today’s public hearing on House Bill 5018 to protect community air monitoring. Only two speakers, both industry lobbyists, spoke out in support of the bill, and we appreciate your work to amplify our collective voice opposing this bad piece of legislation. More
Issues: Community solar, Legislation, Opportunity, Pollution, Solar power
Action Alerts WVEC February 1, 2024
Tomorrow at 9 am: We Need Your Voice to Protect Community Monitoring
On Tuesday, January 30, the House Committee on Energy and Manufacturing passed HB 5018 out of committee, and it is heading to the House floor despite the advocacy of more than 400 individuals against this industry-backed bill. We urge you to stand with us in opposing HB 5018 and demand the rejection of this detrimental bill. More
Issues: Legislation, Pollution
Tomorrow at 9 am: We Need Your Voice to Protect Community Monitoring
On Tuesday, January 30, the House Committee on Energy and Manufacturing passed HB 5018 out of committee, and it is heading to the House floor despite the advocacy of more than 400 individuals against this industry-backed bill. We urge you to stand with us in opposing HB 5018 and demand the rejection of this detrimental bill. More
Issues: Legislation, Pollution
Action Alerts WVEC January 31, 2024
Take Action: Protect Community Monitoring
Please encourage your delegate and Speaker Hanshaw to REJECT HB 5018 and protect grassroots air quality monitoring. Add your voice today! Community air monitoring programs are vital for identifying pollution hotspots and protecting affected communities. More
Issues: Pollution
Take Action: Protect Community Monitoring
Please encourage your delegate and Speaker Hanshaw to REJECT HB 5018 and protect grassroots air quality monitoring. Add your voice today! Community air monitoring programs are vital for identifying pollution hotspots and protecting affected communities. More
Issues: Pollution
Action Alerts WVEC January 30, 2024
You’re Invited to our Advocacy Webinar on February 6th!
Join WVEC lobbyists Lucia Valentine and Isabel Stellato on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 7 pm for a free webinar to get up-to-date information on bills we are tracking and talking points for meeting with key legislators during the legislative session. More
Issues: Eday, Legislation
You’re Invited to our Advocacy Webinar on February 6th!
Join WVEC lobbyists Lucia Valentine and Isabel Stellato on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 7 pm for a free webinar to get up-to-date information on bills we are tracking and talking points for meeting with key legislators during the legislative session. More
Issues: Eday, Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC January 26, 2024
WVEC Weekly Round-Up
SB 532 - The Orphaned Well prevention Act, Net Metering - PSC Rate Case Public Hearing | SB 171 - Prohibiting county commissions from adopting authorization that exceeds state law regarding agriculture operations | HB 5018 - To provide for the Department of Environmental Protection oversight and authority governing community air monitoring programs. | HB 5018 - To provide for the Department of Environmental Protection oversight and authority governing community air monitoring programs. | Community Solar More
Issues: Community solar, DEP, Net metering, Orphaned wells
WVEC Weekly Round-Up
SB 532 - The Orphaned Well prevention Act, Net Metering - PSC Rate Case Public Hearing | SB 171 - Prohibiting county commissions from adopting authorization that exceeds state law regarding agriculture operations | HB 5018 - To provide for the Department of Environmental Protection oversight and authority governing community air monitoring programs. | HB 5018 - To provide for the Department of Environmental Protection oversight and authority governing community air monitoring programs. | Community Solar More
Issues: Community solar, DEP, Net metering, Orphaned wells
Newsletter article WVEC January 26, 2024
Register today for Save Our Solar, Black Policy Day and Other Events!
Save Our Solar Rally, Saturday, Jan. 27 at 2 pm
Eastern Panhandle Green Coalition (EPGC) Movie Night
Lobby Training for West Virginians
Mountain Valley Watch + WV Rivers’ Volunteer Appreciation Day
E-Day Advocacy Webinar: Bills and Talking Points
Black Policy Day at the State Capitol
Environmental Day at the WV State Capitol More
Issues: Eday, Event, Social justice, Solar power
Register today for Save Our Solar, Black Policy Day and Other Events!
Save Our Solar Rally, Saturday, Jan. 27 at 2 pm
Eastern Panhandle Green Coalition (EPGC) Movie Night
Lobby Training for West Virginians
Mountain Valley Watch + WV Rivers’ Volunteer Appreciation Day
E-Day Advocacy Webinar: Bills and Talking Points
Black Policy Day at the State Capitol
Environmental Day at the WV State Capitol More
Issues: Eday, Event, Social justice, Solar power
Legislative Updates WVEC January 26, 2024
GREEN, Volume 34 Issue 3
Welcome back to the WVEC’s weekly newsletter! Wrapping up all the latest action, we have our Weekly Round-Up on the bills we are tracking and easy actions you can take today! More
GREEN, Volume 34 Issue 3
Welcome back to the WVEC’s weekly newsletter! Wrapping up all the latest action, we have our Weekly Round-Up on the bills we are tracking and easy actions you can take today! More
Newsletter article WVEC January 20, 2024
2024 Session Resources
We look forward to bringing you the session news every week, and you can also follow us for daily updates on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, plus other important resources. More
Issues: Legislation
2024 Session Resources
We look forward to bringing you the session news every week, and you can also follow us for daily updates on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, plus other important resources. More
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC January 20, 2024
Weekly Round-Up
This week marked the first full week of the legislative session, and the WVEC Lobby Team has been off to quite a busy start tracking bill progress, attending committee meetings, and watching floor sessions for both the House of Delegates and the Senate. More
Issues: EPA, Public lands, Solar power
Weekly Round-Up
This week marked the first full week of the legislative session, and the WVEC Lobby Team has been off to quite a busy start tracking bill progress, attending committee meetings, and watching floor sessions for both the House of Delegates and the Senate. More
Issues: EPA, Public lands, Solar power
Newsletter article WVEC January 20, 2024
Attend a Public Hearing and Other Events!
Public Hearing Community Events, Monday, Jan. 22, at 5:30 pm, Helping Hour at The Empty Glass, Thursday, Jan. 25 at 7 pm, Eastern Panhandle Green Coalition (EPGC) Movie Night, Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 6 pm, Black Policy Day at the State Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 7 More
Issues: Event, Social justice, Solar power
Attend a Public Hearing and Other Events!
Public Hearing Community Events, Monday, Jan. 22, at 5:30 pm, Helping Hour at The Empty Glass, Thursday, Jan. 25 at 7 pm, Eastern Panhandle Green Coalition (EPGC) Movie Night, Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 6 pm, Black Policy Day at the State Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 7 More
Issues: Event, Social justice, Solar power
Legislative Updates WVEC January 19, 2024
GREEN, Volume 34 Issue 2
As the second week of the West Virginia legislative session unfolds, we're excited to bring you the latest updates and opportunities to make a difference. More
Issues: Eday, Event, Public lands, Solar power
GREEN, Volume 34 Issue 2
As the second week of the West Virginia legislative session unfolds, we're excited to bring you the latest updates and opportunities to make a difference. More
Issues: Eday, Event, Public lands, Solar power
Action Alerts WVEC January 15, 2024
Have you signed up yet? Join us tomorrow for our Advocacy 101 webinar!
In case you missed it, I wanted to let you know about our free Lunch & Learn webinar tomorrow, Jan. 16, from noon to 1 pm: Advocacy 101: Make a Difference for West Virginia. The legislative process can often be a mystery, but we're here to help unravel it, and we need your voice! More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Have you signed up yet? Join us tomorrow for our Advocacy 101 webinar!
In case you missed it, I wanted to let you know about our free Lunch & Learn webinar tomorrow, Jan. 16, from noon to 1 pm: Advocacy 101: Make a Difference for West Virginia. The legislative process can often be a mystery, but we're here to help unravel it, and we need your voice! More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC January 12, 2024
2024 Legislative Priorities
As we head into the 2024 legislative session, there are several policy issues to monitor and bills to follow. In November of 2023, WVEC members and member groups gathered at Tygart Lake State Park for WVEC’s annual meeting to discuss and decide on its legislative priorities. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Legislation, Public lands, Water
2024 Legislative Priorities
As we head into the 2024 legislative session, there are several policy issues to monitor and bills to follow. In November of 2023, WVEC members and member groups gathered at Tygart Lake State Park for WVEC’s annual meeting to discuss and decide on its legislative priorities. More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Legislation, Public lands, Water
Newsletter article WVEC January 12, 2024
Welcome back, Lucia!
Hello! My name is Lucia Valentine, and I will be lobbying for a third time with the West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) during the 2024 legislative session. Outside regular sessions, I work with WVEC as the outreach coordinator and interim lobbyist. More
Issues: Legislation
Welcome back, Lucia!
Hello! My name is Lucia Valentine, and I will be lobbying for a third time with the West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) during the 2024 legislative session. Outside regular sessions, I work with WVEC as the outreach coordinator and interim lobbyist. More
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC January 12, 2024
Welcome, Isabel!
My name is Isabel Stellato, and I’m excited to join WVEC for the 2024 legislative session! I’m a North Carolina native, but a West Virginian by choice for the past year and a half. More
Issues: Legislation
Welcome, Isabel!
My name is Isabel Stellato, and I’m excited to join WVEC for the 2024 legislative session! I’m a North Carolina native, but a West Virginian by choice for the past year and a half. More
Issues: Legislation
Legislative Updates WVEC January 12, 2024
GREEN, Volume 34 Issue 1
Welcome to the first newsletter of the 2024 Legislative session! We have been monitoring legislative activities throughout 2023 and our lobby team is now at the legislature advocating for your environmental and health priorities. More
Issues: Energy, Legislation, Public lands, Water
GREEN, Volume 34 Issue 1
Welcome to the first newsletter of the 2024 Legislative session! We have been monitoring legislative activities throughout 2023 and our lobby team is now at the legislature advocating for your environmental and health priorities. More
Issues: Energy, Legislation, Public lands, Water