It’s virtually a solution: Gaining access via online public hearings
Despite removing their obligation to conduct public hearings, public pressure prompted the House of Delegates to hold their first public hearing on a virtual platform (Microsoft Teams) this past Monday.
A Citizen’s Guide to Public Hearings
Here’s what you need to know about how and when a public hearing is called and how to participate in this method of letting your Legislators know what you think.
Citizen’s Guide to Creating Fact Sheets
Moving forward a policy change that’s in the best interest of your community has the potential to move the needle in a big way.
Top tips to make your voice heard at the Legislature
If you’re anything like me, you know that it’s easy to become overwhelmed by how much there is to learn when it comes to engaging with legislators and the policy-making process.
Citizen Access and Legislative Transparency: Wins and Losses
Right now, perhaps more than at any moment before in this session, I find myself with serious questions about citizen access to and the transparency of our legislative process.
Giving back to WV – see this VISTA’s top 5 moments
I’m an AmeriCorps VISTA serving at Friends of Deckers Creek (FODC), and this September marks the end of my year of service.