Written by Molly Moore
Molly Moore
Molly is passionate about sharing the environmental and cultural stories of our region. She has worked with Appalachian Voices since 2011 and currently serves as AV's Director of Program Communications and Editor of The Appalachian Voice publication.
Coal Miners & Advocates Applaud Introduction of 10-Year Extension of Excise Tax for Black Lung Disability Trust Fund
CONTACT: Rebecca Shelton, Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center, 859-893-0543,…
Appalachian Voices receives $1.5M from Appalachian Regional Commission’s POWER Initiative
CONTACT: Autumn Long, Appalachian Solar Finance Fund Project…
White House releases historic guidance for environmental justice investments
CONTACT: Chelsea Barnes, chelsea@appvoices.org, 276-207-9636 Yesterday, the Biden…
New report finds significant cleanup needed at coal mines in the East
Contact: Erin Savage – Senior Program Manager at…
West Virginia statehouse resolution shows growing bipartisan support for increased funding for mine reclamation
West Virginia legislature interim committee passes resolution encouraging…
White House releases report on transitioning coal communities
The White House today released a report identifying dozens of coal-impacted communities in the U.S. needing immediate investment, and setting up a process for community town halls.
Congress includes one-year extension of black lung excise tax in omnibus spending bill
A one-year extension of the excise tax that…
Bankruptcy Proposal Would Dodge Mine Cleanup Laws
As the Blackjewel bankruptcy continues, the responsibility to reclaim mine sites and workers’ compensation for past medical bills are still major issues.
In gratitude to Appalachian Voices’ outgoing and incoming board chairs
During this season of gratitude, we thank James “Kim” Gilliam for his six years of excellent leadership as Appalachian Voices Board Chair, and welcome new Board Chair Tracey Wright to her role. Read on to learn more about Tracey and Kim.
New Economy Network looking to 2021 at November meeting
CONTACT: Austin Counts, New Economy Field Coordinator, austin@appvoices.org,…
