Category: Newsletter article
Individual articles for various ‘issues’ of newsletters (i.e., articles for a GREEN Newsletter or Legislative Update).
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Newsletter article Vickie Wolfe January 29, 2016
Roundup of the Week’s Activities
So far, the House Judiciary Committee has not yet taken up the DEP rules, which were passed by the House Energy Committee last week. In particular, we are hoping to get some improvements to H.B. 4104, which is the vehicle for aboveground storage tank rules. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Aluminum, Coal, Legislation
Roundup of the Week’s Activities
So far, the House Judiciary Committee has not yet taken up the DEP rules, which were passed by the House Energy Committee last week. In particular, we are hoping to get some improvements to H.B. 4104, which is the vehicle for aboveground storage tank rules. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Aluminum, Coal, Legislation
Newsletter article Vickie Wolfe January 28, 2016
Great Song, Great Cause
NPR played a song by Tim O'Brien called "Brush My Teeth with Coca-Cola" that I didn't remember having heard before. It was so great that I got on the internet to find and listen to it again. I might even get out my lonely ol' guitar and try to learn it! More
Issues: Music, Water
Great Song, Great Cause
NPR played a song by Tim O'Brien called "Brush My Teeth with Coca-Cola" that I didn't remember having heard before. It was so great that I got on the internet to find and listen to it again. I might even get out my lonely ol' guitar and try to learn it! More
Issues: Music, Water
Newsletter article Vickie Wolfe January 28, 2016
You–yes, YOU–can make a difference!
I know how easy it is to convince yourself not to bother with contacting legislators because you think it won't make a difference, and besides, aren't there lobbyists (like yours truly) up there working on that? So I wanted to share the graph below. More
Issues: Legislation
You–yes, YOU–can make a difference!
I know how easy it is to convince yourself not to bother with contacting legislators because you think it won't make a difference, and besides, aren't there lobbyists (like yours truly) up there working on that? So I wanted to share the graph below. More
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC January 22, 2016
E-Day at the Capitol
Please join us for E-Day at the Capitol in Charleston on January 26 for tabling and lobbying. Afterwards, come to the GREEN JAM at the Empty Glass from 6:00 to 9:00!! More
Issues: Eday
E-Day at the Capitol
Please join us for E-Day at the Capitol in Charleston on January 26 for tabling and lobbying. Afterwards, come to the GREEN JAM at the Empty Glass from 6:00 to 9:00!! More
Issues: Eday
Newsletter article Elizabeth Cruikshank January 22, 2016
2016 WVEC and WVCAG Legislative Kick-Off Blast
On Tuesday January 19, 2016 the West Virginia Environmental Council in conjunction with Citizens Action Group had their annual Legislative Kickoff Blast at the Charleston Woman’s Club on Virginia Street. More
Issues: Legislation
2016 WVEC and WVCAG Legislative Kick-Off Blast
On Tuesday January 19, 2016 the West Virginia Environmental Council in conjunction with Citizens Action Group had their annual Legislative Kickoff Blast at the Charleston Woman’s Club on Virginia Street. More
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article Vickie Wolfe January 22, 2016
Congratulations, WV Rivers!
WV Living Magazine's annual "Best of West Virginia" ranking has named the WV Rivers Coalition (one of our member organizations) the "Best Environmental Organization of 2015!" Woo hoo! More
Congratulations, WV Rivers!
WV Living Magazine's annual "Best of West Virginia" ranking has named the WV Rivers Coalition (one of our member organizations) the "Best Environmental Organization of 2015!" Woo hoo! More
Newsletter article Vickie Wolfe January 22, 2016
House Energy Committee Approves DEP Rules
Fifteen DEP rules bills passed out of the House Energy Committee this week. Several of these were promulgated in response to federal (Clean Air Act) rather than state legislation. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Aluminum, Legislation, Regulation, Selenium, Water
House Energy Committee Approves DEP Rules
Fifteen DEP rules bills passed out of the House Energy Committee this week. Several of these were promulgated in response to federal (Clean Air Act) rather than state legislation. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Aluminum, Legislation, Regulation, Selenium, Water
Newsletter article Vickie Wolfe January 22, 2016
Rules Riding into the Sunset
Last week we drew your attention to H.B. 4002, which inserted a five-year “sunset” provision for all rules promulgated by state agencies. But before we go any further, it would probably be a good idea to make sure everyone has a basic idea of the relationship between statutes and rules. More
Issues: Legislation, Regulation
Rules Riding into the Sunset
Last week we drew your attention to H.B. 4002, which inserted a five-year “sunset” provision for all rules promulgated by state agencies. But before we go any further, it would probably be a good idea to make sure everyone has a basic idea of the relationship between statutes and rules. More
Issues: Legislation, Regulation
Newsletter article Elizabeth Cruikshank January 15, 2016
Elizabeth Cruikshank Joins the WVEC Lobby Team
I grew up on Tygart Lake in Taylor County as the Daughter, Granddaughter and Great Granddaughter of coal miners which is not unlike most folks reading this, I am sure. I am very proud of who I am and where I come from but I not only want more for my family but I want more for my state. More
Issues: Legislation
Elizabeth Cruikshank Joins the WVEC Lobby Team
I grew up on Tygart Lake in Taylor County as the Daughter, Granddaughter and Great Granddaughter of coal miners which is not unlike most folks reading this, I am sure. I am very proud of who I am and where I come from but I not only want more for my family but I want more for my state. More
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article Vickie Wolfe January 15, 2016
Worth the Read
Various relevant articles from local media More
Issues: Coal, Fracking, Water
Worth the Read
Various relevant articles from local media More
Issues: Coal, Fracking, Water
Newsletter article Vickie Wolfe January 15, 2016
Bills, Bills, Bills
Here are a few comments on a few of the bills that have been introduced so far. The first two are carry-overs from the 2015 session. More
Issues: Legislation
Bills, Bills, Bills
Here are a few comments on a few of the bills that have been introduced so far. The first two are carry-overs from the 2015 session. More
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article Vickie Wolfe January 15, 2016
Calendar of Events
The WVEC and WV-CAG are having a joint "legislative kickoff blast" on Tuesday, January 19 7-9 p.m. at the Charleston Woman's Club, 1600 Virginia Street E. Music will be provided by That High Country Revival. Admission is $15, $10 for students. A good time is guaranteed, hope you can join us! More
Calendar of Events
The WVEC and WV-CAG are having a joint "legislative kickoff blast" on Tuesday, January 19 7-9 p.m. at the Charleston Woman's Club, 1600 Virginia Street E. Music will be provided by That High Country Revival. Admission is $15, $10 for students. A good time is guaranteed, hope you can join us! More
Newsletter article Vickie Wolfe January 15, 2016
Natural Gas Companies Challenge “Zones of Critical Concern” for Drinking Water
You may recall that the Aboveground Storage Tank Act that was passed in response to the Freedom Industries spill subjects to "detailed scrutiny" those aboveground tanks (ASTs) located within "zones of critical concern (ZCCs)" relative to the intake of a public drinking water supply. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, DEP, Oil and gas, Regulation, Water
Natural Gas Companies Challenge “Zones of Critical Concern” for Drinking Water
You may recall that the Aboveground Storage Tank Act that was passed in response to the Freedom Industries spill subjects to "detailed scrutiny" those aboveground tanks (ASTs) located within "zones of critical concern (ZCCs)" relative to the intake of a public drinking water supply. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, DEP, Oil and gas, Regulation, Water
Newsletter article Vickie Wolfe January 15, 2016
Follow Us on Twitter!
We do our best to keep you apprised of Capitol shenanigans via action alerts and our weekly Legislative Update. Often, however, time is of the essence, say when an important bill unexpectedly appears on a committee's agenda just hours before the committee is to meet. More
Follow Us on Twitter!
We do our best to keep you apprised of Capitol shenanigans via action alerts and our weekly Legislative Update. Often, however, time is of the essence, say when an important bill unexpectedly appears on a committee's agenda just hours before the committee is to meet. More
Newsletter article Bill Price March 19, 2015
Forward
The 2015 legislative session, for the most part is done. I want to thank every citizen who called, came to a hearing, talked to the Legislator, emailed, facebooked, held a sign, brought cookies, spoke to the press, or in any way helped out. I also want to extend a huge thanks to Conni Lewis, the Legislative coordinator and the lobby team of Rob Goodwin and Vickie Wolfe who stayed at it to the bitter end. Add to that the progressive lobbyists who were present in the face of a strong wind to blow us backwards, but who never failed to try to move WV forward. Everyone tried and all worked hard. More
Issues: Category A, Coal, Mountaintop removal, Water
Forward
The 2015 legislative session, for the most part is done. I want to thank every citizen who called, came to a hearing, talked to the Legislator, emailed, facebooked, held a sign, brought cookies, spoke to the press, or in any way helped out. I also want to extend a huge thanks to Conni Lewis, the Legislative coordinator and the lobby team of Rob Goodwin and Vickie Wolfe who stayed at it to the bitter end. Add to that the progressive lobbyists who were present in the face of a strong wind to blow us backwards, but who never failed to try to move WV forward. Everyone tried and all worked hard. More
Issues: Category A, Coal, Mountaintop removal, Water
Newsletter article Rob Goodwin March 19, 2015
We live to fight another day as the 2015 Legislative Session Wraps Up
The 2015 Legislative Session ended late Saturday night with several major bills getting killed in the final hours. The majority of the bills that died in the final hours were bad bills as the climate this session was not very conducive to even getting good bills on the agenda. There were a few major bills that consumed the majority of the lobby team’s time this session being the Coal Jobs and Safety Act, Category A Protections for the Kanawha River, HB 2004 the Anti-Clean Power Plan bill, and SB423 the roll back of the tank bill. Of these bills Category A protections for the Kanawha River and the WVDHHR Source Water Protection Planning Rules were of the few bills we could actually encourage a yes vote on. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Coal, Marcellus, Net metering
We live to fight another day as the 2015 Legislative Session Wraps Up
The 2015 Legislative Session ended late Saturday night with several major bills getting killed in the final hours. The majority of the bills that died in the final hours were bad bills as the climate this session was not very conducive to even getting good bills on the agenda. There were a few major bills that consumed the majority of the lobby team’s time this session being the Coal Jobs and Safety Act, Category A Protections for the Kanawha River, HB 2004 the Anti-Clean Power Plan bill, and SB423 the roll back of the tank bill. Of these bills Category A protections for the Kanawha River and the WVDHHR Source Water Protection Planning Rules were of the few bills we could actually encourage a yes vote on. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Coal, Marcellus, Net metering
Newsletter article Conni Lewis March 19, 2015
There’s even more to be concerned about
262 bills survived the legislative process this year and only a handful are of concern to the Environmental Council . Vickie and Rob have written passionately about the most important (and often appalling) bills. Yet there are a few that we should take note of and here they are: SB234 removes water and sewer utilities owned by political subdivisions from PSC jurisdiction. An interesting twist is the provision detailling the procedure for selling such a utility to another entity. Gee, who would want to buy a small community's water system? More
Issues: Fracking, Solid waste, Water
There’s even more to be concerned about
262 bills survived the legislative process this year and only a handful are of concern to the Environmental Council . Vickie and Rob have written passionately about the most important (and often appalling) bills. Yet there are a few that we should take note of and here they are: SB234 removes water and sewer utilities owned by political subdivisions from PSC jurisdiction. An interesting twist is the provision detailling the procedure for selling such a utility to another entity. Gee, who would want to buy a small community's water system? More
Issues: Fracking, Solid waste, Water
Newsletter article Vickie Wolfe March 18, 2015
ASTA Rollback: The Final Chapter
S.B. 423, "Amending the Aboveground Storage Tank Act," was taken up by the House Judiciary Committee on Monday evening, March 9. The Committee questioned several witnesses, including DEP Secretary Randy Huffman and Evan Hansen of Downstream Strategies. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Water
ASTA Rollback: The Final Chapter
S.B. 423, "Amending the Aboveground Storage Tank Act," was taken up by the House Judiciary Committee on Monday evening, March 9. The Committee questioned several witnesses, including DEP Secretary Randy Huffman and Evan Hansen of Downstream Strategies. More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Water