GREEN, Volume 34 Issue 2

Snow Day at the WV Capitol on January 19th. Photo by Perry Bennett

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. 

Important Update: Due to the state-wide state of emergency caused by weather resulting in poor travel conditions, The Save Our Solar Rally has been rescheduled for next Saturday, January 27. All transportation accommodations will be the SAME for next Saturday. Register here.

Also, mark your calendars for an evening of music and friends at Helping Hour on Thursday, January 25! Join us as Swingstein & Robin take the stage at The Empty Glass in Charleston. All tips received during this event will be generously donated to the WVEC. 

Please stay tuned for action alerts as the session gets busier in the coming weeks!

Thank you for your support and for being a part of this community. Together, we can make a real impact on the future of West Virginia. Please donate to support our lobby team or update your membership today.

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Weekly Round-Up
WVEC
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. 
Tagged: EPA, Public lands, Solar power

Important Update for the Save our Solar Rally!

Thank you for caring about solar access in the state of West Virginia! Due to the state-wide state of emergency caused by weather resulting in poor travel conditions, we are postponing tomorrow’s rally to next Saturday, January 27.
Tagged: Event, Solar power

You’re Invited to our Advocacy Webinar on February 6th!
WVEC
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. 
Tagged: Eday, Legislation

Attend a Public Hearing and Other Events!
WVEC
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
Tagged: Event, Social justice, Solar power

2024 Session Resources
WVEC
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.
Tagged: Legislation