Identify issues

West Virginia

West Virginia Legislature – Bill Status
Tip – do a search for all bills and just skim through the headings; you'll be surprised what a variety of things the Legislature is considering

Lincoln Walks at Midnight - A just-the-facts approach to politics and government in the Mountain State of West Virginia

WV Center on Budget and Policy - a policy research organization that is nonpartisan, nonprofit, and statewide

United States
THOMAS - In the spirit of Thomas Jefferson, legislative information from the Library of Congress
Tip – you can't possibly skim all the federal bills; try searching on keywords that interest you

Center for American Progress – Progressive ideas for a strong, just, and free America
Tip – they have email alerts and RSS feeds you can sign up for

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities - working at the federal and state levels on fiscal policy and public programs that affect low- and moderate-income families and individuals

Keep track

West Virginia Legislature – Personalized Bill Tracking

govtrack.us – a civic project to track Congress

Marion County Commission

Monongalia County Commission

Harrison County Commission

Taylor County and Doddridge Counties don't yet have web sites – why not ask for one?

Your city government may also have agendas, plans, proposed ordinances posted on the web

Let your government officials know what you think

WV Legislature – Zip code search
Searching on your zip code will list all your WV Senators and representatives on one page with their mail, phone, and email contact information. Just click on the email address to send an email. Be sure to put the issue in the subject line.

U.S. House
Tip – use the zip code search to get quickly to your representatives web page, with contact information

U.S. Senate

Many organizations have on-line petitions on issues. Signing them is not as effective as a personal call or note from you as an individual, but it only takes a minute and every bit helps.