Every time I buy groceries for my elderly neighbor, I think of Joe Manchin, my U.S. Senator. My neighbor has had multiple back surgeries over the years here in rural Pocahontas County. She lives in pain and discomfort, and requires lots of prescription drugs. But as the cost of those drugs skyrocket every year, I’ve […]
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At a special West Virginia Day concert, local musicians performed and community leaders spoke. The Mountaineer audience responded by calling for federal investment in WV to address energy, health care, and climate. Watch the full livestream here. Fairmont, WV– On Monday June 20, over 150 Mountaineers attended a concert and barbeque in Fairmont’s East Marion
The special concert on West Virginia Day, Monday June 20, will take place at East Marion Park. Local artists will perform and community leaders will speak about the need for federal investment in West Virginia through the reconciliation bill. Fairmont, WV– On Monday June 20th from 2-5 pm, a free concert and barbeque will be
Speakers at today’s event included (left to right): Joelle Novey, Interfaith Power & Light; Lindsey Shaw, Energy and Climate Section, MoCo DEP; Doris Nguyen, Climate Action Plan Coalition; Tom Deyo, Montgomery County Green Bank; Mike Tidwell, CCAN Action Fund; Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer; Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich; and Shane Pollin, PS Ventures (representing
Dear Reporter, At noon today, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Councilmember Hans Riemer are announcing a remarkable bill that will set a new American standard for fighting climate change. The bill will mandate that all new building construction and renovations in the County be fully electrified by 2024, using no fossil fuels. Just
Photos and stories from WV women activists bring home the desperate need for federal investments and the immediate benefits for Mountaineer families. Click here for photos. Kanawha Falls, WV– Today, women from across the Mountain State urged the US Congress to pass the Anti-inflation Reconciliation Package by sharing stories and photographs that highlight ways the legislation will improve
Group announces first-ever endorsements for MD General Assembly and statewide offices – naming first round of candidates today. ANNAPOLIS, MD – Today, the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) Action Fund announced its first round of endorsements for the 2022 Maryland primary elections. In total, CCAN Action Fund endorsed 13 candidates, including Attorney General candidate Katie
Speakers Applaud Majority of Democratic Candidates for Maryland General Assembly and Statewide Offices for Pledging to Support First-Ever Climate Justice Resolution View or Download Press Conference Recording ANNAPOLIS, MD – CCAN Action Fund and its allies held a press conference yesterday outside of the Maryland State House where they announced that 153 candidates – including
New resolution is first time in state history where environmental, labor, and justice groups have unified around a clean-energy commitment for top candidates ANNAPOLIS, MD – On Thursday May 12 at 11 AM, CCAN Action Fund and its allies will share the names of over 100 candidates – including a majority of Democrats running for
I’m a West Virginia farmer, and I know something about timing and deadlines. If my spring broccoli isn’t planted in the greenhouse by February — and growing uncovered by May — forget it. It’ll be a long summer, fall and cold winter before I can try again. So, when Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., tells me
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