Tag: Legislation
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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
Legislative Updates WVEC January 22, 2016
GREEN Vol. 26 Issue 2
Rules Riding into the Sunset, House Energy Committee Approves DEP Rules, 2016 WVEC and WVCAG Legislative Kick-Off Blast, Congratulations, WV Rivers!, Bills We Are Tracking More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Aluminum, Legislation, Selenium, Water
GREEN Vol. 26 Issue 2
Rules Riding into the Sunset, House Energy Committee Approves DEP Rules, 2016 WVEC and WVCAG Legislative Kick-Off Blast, Congratulations, WV Rivers!, Bills We Are Tracking More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Aluminum, Legislation, Selenium, Water
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
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
Blog 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, Legislation, Water
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, Legislation, Water
Legislative Updates WVEC January 16, 2016
GREEN Vol. 26 Issue 1
Natural Gas Companies Challenge “Zones of Critical Concern” for Drinking Water, Elizabeth Cruikshank Joins the WVEC Lobby Team, Bills, Bills, Bills, Follow Us on Twitter!, Worth the Read, Calendar of Events, Bills We Are Tracking More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Fracking, Legislation, Pollution, Water
GREEN Vol. 26 Issue 1
Natural Gas Companies Challenge “Zones of Critical Concern” for Drinking Water, Elizabeth Cruikshank Joins the WVEC Lobby Team, Bills, Bills, Bills, Follow Us on Twitter!, Worth the Read, Calendar of Events, Bills We Are Tracking More
Issues: Energy efficiency, Fracking, Legislation, Pollution, Water
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
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
Blog troutguy January 8, 2016
Legislative Priorities for 2016 – WV Environmental Council
At its annual fall conference this past October the E-Council developed its legislative lobbying priorities for 2016. More
Issues: Legislation
Legislative Priorities for 2016 – WV Environmental Council
At its annual fall conference this past October the E-Council developed its legislative lobbying priorities for 2016. More
Issues: Legislation
Action Alerts WVEC January 6, 2016
WV Environmental Council and WV Citizens Action Group Legislative Kick-Off Blast
Woman's Club Tuesday, January 19th from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. $15 general admission and $10 for students. More
Issues: Legislation, Music
WV Environmental Council and WV Citizens Action Group Legislative Kick-Off Blast
Woman's Club Tuesday, January 19th from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. $15 general admission and $10 for students. More
Issues: Legislation, Music
Blog WVEC November 3, 2015
Learn how to run for office!
If you’ve ever thought about running for office – school board to Senator – now’s the time to find out how! Or if you want to help staff a campaign – here’s the training you’ll need! More
Issues: Legislation
Learn how to run for office!
If you’ve ever thought about running for office – school board to Senator – now’s the time to find out how! Or if you want to help staff a campaign – here’s the training you’ll need! More
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article Conni Lewis March 18, 2015
Spring Reflections
Baseball teaches both players and fans that failure is not only an option, it's part of the game. A team that wins 60% of its games is rare. And if like my beloved St. Louis Cardinals, it can do so frequently, it is regarded with awe. Even the best players recognize that they will leave home plate without a hit most of the time. So while I responded to this session's debacle with inappropriate language, anger and occasional despair, as a faithful baseball fan, I understand. In contrast, football expects near perfect seasons from its best teams, even amongst middle school leagues, and that distorts reality. But that sense that domination is good is widespread. More
Issues: Legislation
Spring Reflections
Baseball teaches both players and fans that failure is not only an option, it's part of the game. A team that wins 60% of its games is rare. And if like my beloved St. Louis Cardinals, it can do so frequently, it is regarded with awe. Even the best players recognize that they will leave home plate without a hit most of the time. So while I responded to this session's debacle with inappropriate language, anger and occasional despair, as a faithful baseball fan, I understand. In contrast, football expects near perfect seasons from its best teams, even amongst middle school leagues, and that distorts reality. But that sense that domination is good is widespread. More
Issues: Legislation
Newsletter article Vickie Wolfe March 18, 2015
For the Environment: What was gained, what was lost this session
Yes, believe it or not, there were a couple of "gains." One of those was the restoration of "Category A" status to the lower 72-mile stretch of the Kanawha River, which means that that section of the Kanawha may be used as source water for drinking water facilities. The WVEC and our allies worked hard to shepherd this rule through the process. More
Issues: Aluminum, Category A, Legislation, Net metering, Recycling, Water
For the Environment: What was gained, what was lost this session
Yes, believe it or not, there were a couple of "gains." One of those was the restoration of "Category A" status to the lower 72-mile stretch of the Kanawha River, which means that that section of the Kanawha may be used as source water for drinking water facilities. The WVEC and our allies worked hard to shepherd this rule through the process. More
Issues: Aluminum, Category A, Legislation, Net metering, Recycling, Water
Newsletter article Vickie Wolfe March 18, 2015
More to read
From Climate Progress: West Virginia Passes Bill Rolling Back Regulations On Chemical Storage Tanks Statehouse Beat: the many low points of 2015 session And in case you missed it, the Tomblin administration appears to have had a change in attitude toward those MTR health studies: W.Va. DEP’s Huffman: Strip-mine health studies deserve ‘closer look’ ‘A […] More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Legislation, Mountaintop removal
More to read
From Climate Progress: West Virginia Passes Bill Rolling Back Regulations On Chemical Storage Tanks Statehouse Beat: the many low points of 2015 session And in case you missed it, the Tomblin administration appears to have had a change in attitude toward those MTR health studies: W.Va. DEP’s Huffman: Strip-mine health studies deserve ‘closer look’ ‘A […] More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Legislation, Mountaintop removal
Action Alerts Vickie Wolfe March 4, 2015
Friday, 8:30 a.m.: Public hearing on ASTA rollback bill! Please come!
Tell the West Virginia House of Delegates we won’t accept legislation that leaves our water systems, families, and communities at risk! The House is having a public hearing on S.B. 423 Friday, March 6 at 8:30 a.m. in the House Chamber More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Legislation, Water
Friday, 8:30 a.m.: Public hearing on ASTA rollback bill! Please come!
Tell the West Virginia House of Delegates we won’t accept legislation that leaves our water systems, families, and communities at risk! The House is having a public hearing on S.B. 423 Friday, March 6 at 8:30 a.m. in the House Chamber More
Issues: Aboveground tanks, Legislation, Water