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 Bill Price February 5, 2016
Water, Water, Water…did I say WATER!!
I wish the leaders in our legislature were simply fiddling and passing trivial bills in the middle of the current state of crisis in WV. But what they are actually doing is more than trivial, it’s irresponsible. More
Issues: Aluminum, Pollution, Selenium, Water
Water, Water, Water…did I say WATER!!
I wish the leaders in our legislature were simply fiddling and passing trivial bills in the middle of the current state of crisis in WV. But what they are actually doing is more than trivial, it’s irresponsible. More
Issues: Aluminum, Pollution, Selenium, Water
Newsletter article Conni Lewis February 5, 2016
Today I am feeling pensive
This week, I am asking all my readers to talk with someone you don’t agree with about an environmental issue dear to your heart. Listen, in turn, to them. More
Issues: Legislation
Today I am feeling pensive
This week, I am asking all my readers to talk with someone you don’t agree with about an environmental issue dear to your heart. Listen, in turn, to them. More
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article Vickie Wolfe February 5, 2016
Health Impact Assessment Bill Introduced
One of the bills for which we've been eagerly waiting was introduced today (Friday). H.B. 4412 requires the Commissioner of the Bureau of Public Health to conduct a study assessing the health impact of any new or modified DEP air or water rule. More
Issues: DEP, Legislation
Health Impact Assessment Bill Introduced
One of the bills for which we've been eagerly waiting was introduced today (Friday). H.B. 4412 requires the Commissioner of the Bureau of Public Health to conduct a study assessing the health impact of any new or modified DEP air or water rule. More
Issues: DEP, Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC February 5, 2016
Local Energy Efficiency Partnership (LEEP) Act (SB 370) Introduced
The Local Energy Efficiency Partnership Act has been re-introduced this year, and is in a much stronger position to pass. If you're not familiar, LEEP is a funding mechanism that empowers commercial building owners to make their buildings more efficient and pay for the upgrades on their tax ticket. More
Issues: Energy efficiency
Local Energy Efficiency Partnership (LEEP) Act (SB 370) Introduced
The Local Energy Efficiency Partnership Act has been re-introduced this year, and is in a much stronger position to pass. If you're not familiar, LEEP is a funding mechanism that empowers commercial building owners to make their buildings more efficient and pay for the upgrades on their tax ticket. More
Issues: Energy efficiency
Newsletter article Vickie Wolfe February 2, 2016
BEWARE of Regulatory Reform!
On Tuesday I didn't notice any environmentally relevant bills on the agenda of the Senate Government Organization committee. But then someone pointed out something I'd missed because it wasn't a bill: they were hearing presentations on "regulatory reform." More
Issues: Legislation, Regulation
BEWARE of Regulatory Reform!
On Tuesday I didn't notice any environmentally relevant bills on the agenda of the Senate Government Organization committee. But then someone pointed out something I'd missed because it wasn't a bill: they were hearing presentations on "regulatory reform." More
Issues: Legislation, Regulation
Newsletter article Vickie Wolfe January 31, 2016
More to Read
Recent news articles worth reading More
Issues: Coal, Energy efficiency, Oil and gas, Water
More to Read
Recent news articles worth reading More
Issues: Coal, Energy efficiency, Oil and gas, Water
Newsletter article Vickie Wolfe January 30, 2016
More evidence!
Since our last newsletter, even more evidence has come in that your calls and e-mails affect legislators' votes. More
Issues: Legislation
More evidence!
Since our last newsletter, even more evidence has come in that your calls and e-mails affect legislators' votes. More
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article Conni Lewis January 29, 2016
E-Day
In spite of memorable snowstorms and communications snafus, the 27th annual E-Day at the capitol was a success. Ten organizations from around the state participated and made a colorful display in the upper rotunda. More
Issues: Eday
E-Day
In spite of memorable snowstorms and communications snafus, the 27th annual E-Day at the capitol was a success. Ten organizations from around the state participated and made a colorful display in the upper rotunda. More
Issues: Eday
Newsletter article Bill Price January 29, 2016
How we live
WV Free has been around since 1993 and they are steadfast that decisions around a woman’s health should be made…..ready for this…..by the woman. What a radical thought! More
Issues: Health, Social justice
How we live
WV Free has been around since 1993 and they are steadfast that decisions around a woman’s health should be made…..ready for this…..by the woman. What a radical thought! More
Issues: Health, Social justice
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