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A Pilot Program’s Uncertain Record

By Kevin Ridder | October 11, 2019 |

Some projects receiving federal funds for economic development near abandoned mines have strong community support; others, not so much.

Environmental Votetracker — August/September 2019 issue

By The Appalachian Voice | August 5, 2019 |

Chart showing how Appalachian legislators voted in June and July 2019

See how Appalachian legislators at the federal level voted in June and July 2019.

What is Congress going to do about black lung’s resurgence?

By AV's Intern Team | June 25, 2019 |

In June, advocates for black lung healthcare testified before Congress and urged them to act on the deadly disease’s resurgence. Donate today to help send coal miners with black lung to D.C. in July to fight for the healthcare they deserve!

Congress Needs to Pass the RECLAIM Act

By Thom Kay | June 7, 2019 |

Politicians like to talk about helping rural Appalachia. The RECLAIM Act is a chance for them to show that they mean it.

Neighbors of Mountaintop Removal Testify Before Congress

By Kevin Ridder | June 7, 2019 |

Community member testifies before congress

In April, people living near coal strip mines testified before a U.S. House subcommittee about how mountaintop removal coal mining has affected their lives and communities.

RECLAIM Act back in Congress

By Cat McCue | April 23, 2019 |

The bill to expedite spending of $1 billion in coal-impacted communities to repurpose old mine sites for new economic projects has been reintroduced into Congress with bipartisan support.

Appalachians testify in Congress to end mountaintop removal

By Kevin Ridder | April 17, 2019 |

Residents of coal-impacted communities went to Washington, D.C., to share how strip mines have affected their lives and to support a moratorium on destructive strip mining.

Congressional Hearing Addresses Abandoned Mine Cleanup

By Molly Moore | April 8, 2019 |

Regional leaders testified in front of a U.S. House subcommittee about strategies to restore abandoned mines and witnesses expressed support for the RECLAIM Act.

Cuts to funding for black lung benefits

By Willie Dodson | January 25, 2019 |

Despite significant grassroots pressure, an excise tax that pays into a healthcare and disability fund for miners with black lung was slashed in half. The lack of action by Congress amounts to a tax break for coal companies while putting benefits for former miners and their families at risk.