Tag: Legislation
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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 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 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
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
Action Alerts WVEC January 9, 2024
You’re Invited to Our Webinar on Jan. 16 – Become a Citizen Advocate in 2024!
Join our online Lunch & Learn next Tuesday, Jan. 16 at noon. Kickstart the year with a purpose and prepare for Environmental Day (E-Day) at the State Capitol: Advocacy 101: Make a Difference for West Virginia More
Issues: Event, Legislation
You’re Invited to Our Webinar on Jan. 16 – Become a Citizen Advocate in 2024!
Join our online Lunch & Learn next Tuesday, Jan. 16 at noon. Kickstart the year with a purpose and prepare for Environmental Day (E-Day) at the State Capitol: Advocacy 101: Make a Difference for West Virginia More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Action Alerts WVEC December 31, 2023
New Year, New Session: Join Our E-Day Prep Webinars!
Kick off 2024 with purpose! Join us in gearing up for Environmental Day (E-Day) at the State Capitol. The legislative session starts on January 10. We have two webinars to help prepare you for E-Day and the tools needed to be a citizen advocate in 2024 More
Issues: Eday, Event, Legislation
New Year, New Session: Join Our E-Day Prep Webinars!
Kick off 2024 with purpose! Join us in gearing up for Environmental Day (E-Day) at the State Capitol. The legislative session starts on January 10. We have two webinars to help prepare you for E-Day and the tools needed to be a citizen advocate in 2024 More
Issues: Eday, Event, Legislation
Action Alerts WVEC December 20, 2023
The 2024 legislative session is about to begin! Your support is more important than ever!
Our WVEC lobby team is ready to work at the State Capitol, representing all of us in their efforts to protect the water we drink and the air we breathe. And we can’t do it without your help. While our work is year-round, we spend most of our budget during the session. Your contribution helps ensure WV legislators hear our voices and understand our concerns. More
Issues: Legislation
The 2024 legislative session is about to begin! Your support is more important than ever!
Our WVEC lobby team is ready to work at the State Capitol, representing all of us in their efforts to protect the water we drink and the air we breathe. And we can’t do it without your help. While our work is year-round, we spend most of our budget during the session. Your contribution helps ensure WV legislators hear our voices and understand our concerns. More
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC November 20, 2023
WVEC’s Annual Meeting Sets 2024 Legislative Goals
As we head into the 2024 legislative session in January, there will be many policy issues to monitor and bills to follow. Earlier this month 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: Event, Legislation
WVEC’s Annual Meeting Sets 2024 Legislative Goals
As we head into the 2024 legislative session in January, there will be many policy issues to monitor and bills to follow. Earlier this month 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: Event, Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC November 19, 2023
League of Women Voters of WV releases its Legislative Scorecard
The LWVWV’s League Legislative Action Workgroup (LLAW) members have been busy since the last issue of The Voter. In this period between legislative sessions, we have focused our efforts on voter information in the form of a Legislative Scorecard. More
Issues: Legislation
League of Women Voters of WV releases its Legislative Scorecard
The LWVWV’s League Legislative Action Workgroup (LLAW) members have been busy since the last issue of The Voter. In this period between legislative sessions, we have focused our efforts on voter information in the form of a Legislative Scorecard. More
Issues: Legislation
Action Alerts WVEC October 26, 2023
Help Set Our 2024 Legislative Priorities!
Our annual meeting is fast approaching, and we want to underscore the importance of your involvement in shaping our legislative priorities for 2024. More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Help Set Our 2024 Legislative Priorities!
Our annual meeting is fast approaching, and we want to underscore the importance of your involvement in shaping our legislative priorities for 2024. More
Issues: Event, Legislation
Action Alerts WVEC July 21, 2023
Advocacy Webinar and More: Join us on July 26!
Please join us for WV Rivers’ “Legislative Update and Advocacy that Works” on Wednesday, July 26, at 7:00 pm via Zoom, featuring our very own Lucia Valentine as a speaker! If you’re interested in volunteering, this is the perfect opportunity to learn effective advocacy strategies and participate in our efforts. Have you filled out our volunteer survey yet? Now is the time! More
Issues: Legislation
Advocacy Webinar and More: Join us on July 26!
Please join us for WV Rivers’ “Legislative Update and Advocacy that Works” on Wednesday, July 26, at 7:00 pm via Zoom, featuring our very own Lucia Valentine as a speaker! If you’re interested in volunteering, this is the perfect opportunity to learn effective advocacy strategies and participate in our efforts. Have you filled out our volunteer survey yet? Now is the time! More
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article WVEC July 15, 2023
Upcoming events!
WV Sierra Club, Wednesday, July 19 at 5 pm | Legislative Update and Advocacy That Works: Wednesday, July 26, at 7 pm | Join WV Rivers on Tuesday, August 1 - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm for a "Conversation on Headwaters" | Care Needed in Wilderness Areas | Catch up on recorded webinars! More
Issues: Legislation, Water
Upcoming events!
WV Sierra Club, Wednesday, July 19 at 5 pm | Legislative Update and Advocacy That Works: Wednesday, July 26, at 7 pm | Join WV Rivers on Tuesday, August 1 - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm for a "Conversation on Headwaters" | Care Needed in Wilderness Areas | Catch up on recorded webinars! More
Issues: Legislation, Water
Action Alerts WVEC June 14, 2023
Protect Our Future! Complete our Volunteer Survey Today
If you have already taken the time to complete the survey, we appreciate your participation! And if you haven't taken action yet, please click this link to participate. More
Issues: Legislation, Methane, Renewable energy, Water
Protect Our Future! Complete our Volunteer Survey Today
If you have already taken the time to complete the survey, we appreciate your participation! And if you haven't taken action yet, please click this link to participate. More
Issues: Legislation, Methane, Renewable energy, Water
Action Alerts WVEC June 2, 2023
Calling all Changemakers!
The West Virginia Environmental Council is gearing up for the 2024 legislative session with several crucial campaigns, and we need your support to make a real impact. And there is even a greater sense of urgency now that the Mountain Valley Pipeline has been exempted from judicial review, placing it above the law and risking our lands and waters. More
Issues: Legislation, Methane, Renewable energy, Water
Calling all Changemakers!
The West Virginia Environmental Council is gearing up for the 2024 legislative session with several crucial campaigns, and we need your support to make a real impact. And there is even a greater sense of urgency now that the Mountain Valley Pipeline has been exempted from judicial review, placing it above the law and risking our lands and waters. More
Issues: Legislation, Methane, Renewable energy, Water
Newsletter article WVEC March 17, 2023
2023 Legislative Session is in the History Books: A Recap!
This week’s session recap is organized by bills passed throughout the session, followed by bills that failed to make it over the finish line. We have summarized each and included the accompanying bill number. More
Issues: Legislation
2023 Legislative Session is in the History Books: A Recap!
This week’s session recap is organized by bills passed throughout the session, followed by bills that failed to make it over the finish line. We have summarized each and included the accompanying bill number. More
Issues: Legislation
Legislative Updates WVEC March 17, 2023
GREEN, Volume 33 Issue 9
The 2023 Legislative session is over, and what an exciting and dramatic ride it was! Over the past 60 days, we faced intense moments and challenges, but with your support, we pushed positive bills and defeated harmful ones. In this edition, our lobby team, Lucia Valentine, Maria Russo, and Jillian Welsh, provide a final update on the bills we followed. More
Issues: Event, Legislation
GREEN, Volume 33 Issue 9
The 2023 Legislative session is over, and what an exciting and dramatic ride it was! Over the past 60 days, we faced intense moments and challenges, but with your support, we pushed positive bills and defeated harmful ones. In this edition, our lobby team, Lucia Valentine, Maria Russo, and Jillian Welsh, provide a final update on the bills we followed. More
Issues: Event, Legislation