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 As the second week of the West Virginia legislative session unfolds, we’re here to bring you the latest updates and opportunities to get involved. Check out the updates below from our WVEC Lobby team.
E-Day is March 17! This year marks 35 years of citizen advocacy at the WV State Capitol—join us to speak with legislators, connect with advocates, and make an impact. Want to be prepared? Don’t miss our E-Day prep webinar on February 25 at 7 pm to learn about key issues and how to engage effectively. Register and learn more in the article below.
Your lawmakers need to hear from you! Contact them and urge them to support bills that protect our health and environment. Need help? We have a full list of legislative resources below to keep you informed throughout the session.
And don’t forget, Black Policy Day is March 10—another key opportunity to stand up for justice and equity in West Virginia.
Thank you for being part of this movement. Please consider donating to support our lobby team or updating your membership today. Together, we can make a real impact on the future of West Virginia.
Stay tuned for action alerts as the session gets busier in the coming weeks!
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WVEC Weekly Legislative UpdatesWVEC This week marked the first full week of the 2025 legislative session, and the WVEC Lobby Team has been off to a busy start tracking bill progress, sharing our legislative priorities with legislators, attending committee meetings, and watching floor sessions for both the House of Delegates and the Senate. Here are a few items we followed this week: Tagged: Orphaned wells, Pollution, Public lands, Renewable energy, Water Join us for Environmental Day on March 17WVEC Change happens when we show up! For 35 years, Environmental Day (E-Day) has united advocates to demand stronger environmental protections for West Virginians. Attending isn't just about networking or displays—it's about showing up, being seen, and holding legislators accountable for their decisions about our environment, health, and future. Upcoming eventsWVEC Advocacy 101 - Preparing for E-Day Webinar on Feb. 25 | Green Drinks on March 5 | Black Policy Day on March 10 | Community Climate Meeting on March 12 | Environmental Day at the State Capitol March 17Tagged: Climate change, Eday, Event Stop the Rate Hikes!WVEC AEP is seeking another rate increase for West Virginians despite their electric rates already having more than doubled in the past 15 years. The rate increases are making it increasingly difficult for families, small businesses, churches, and schools to afford their electric bills.Tagged: Energy efficiency 2025 WV Legislative ResourcesWVEC 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. See this article for more resources.Tagged: Legislation |
