I’ve been honored to call her a mentor and a friend — someone whose wisdom, strength, and humor have guided so many of us who’ve had the privilege to serve alongside her.

We are a better, kinder, fairer country because of her. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

From breaking barriers as the first woman Speaker of the House to fighting tirelessly for working families, equality, and justice, she has shown what true public service looks like.

This is why we launched @GroundworkProject in 2021 and are proud to partner with 8 frontline organizations doing the work to build that infrastructure across WV— and among the newest partners of Appalachia Funders Network to figure out how we accomplish this together. Let’s do this!

“Generations of extraction have left Appalachia with fewer resources and a lack of civic and economic infrastructure to help it transition to a regenerative economy; Central Appalachia is asking for some of the resources that it has contributed to the U.S. to return.”

4) Republicans argue America can't afford healthcare for the poor while extending a 4.5 TRILLION tax cut for the rich. It’s grotesque.

This isn't about purpose, meaning or fiscal responsibility. It's about blaming the poor, so Republicans can take more.