Posts Tagged ‘Justice40’
Trump expected to rescind programs established to support struggling coal and power plant communities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 20, 2025 CONTACTDan Radmacher, Appalachian Voices, (540) 798-6683, dan@appvoices.org Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump is expected, on day one of his presidency, to rescind an executive order issued by President Joe Biden that established new federal programs to support economic growth and environmental health and safety in coal mining communities and…
Read MoreMining agency encourages more, better stakeholder engagement for coal-impacted communities
For years, the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization program has been one of the only federal grant programs targeted at revitalizing coal mining communities. It’s now being funded at its highest level to date and is getting a spruce-up from the federal agency that administers it.
Read MoreStatement on Justice40 Announcement
Today, the Biden Administration announced the first list of federal programs that are part of its Justice40 initiative, representing more than 200 programs and billions of dollars in federal spending.
Read MoreGetting federal dollars to the communities that need them most
An early version of a new mapping tool from the Biden administration highlights communities facing climate and environmental justice challenges. This tool will help determine how federal dollars are spent, so we need you to help make sure that the map is correct!
Read MoreWhite House releases historic guidance for environmental justice investments
CONTACT: Chelsea Barnes, chelsea@appvoices.org, 276-207-9636 Yesterday, the Biden administration released a first-of-its-kind guidance document to ensure the benefits of federal investment reach environmental justice communities. The new “Interim Implementation Guidance for the Justice40 Initiative” provides recommendations to federal agencies regarding how to achieve the Biden administration’s promise to deliver at least 40 percent of the…
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