This piece was originally published by Ohio Valley ReSource. For many in the Ohio Valley, voting is a choice, a right they are free to exercise if they want to. But for Jackie McGranahan and the more than 175,000 other formerly disenfranchised Kentuckians, this primary election is special. It’s her […]
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Questions And Anxiety Mount Over COVID-19 Workplace Safety As More Businesses Reopen
This article was originally published by Ohio Valley ReSource. Gail Fleck is a school cafeteria worker in the greater Cincinnati area and lives with her 90-year-old father. She loves her job because she gets to work with kids. But she is worried she won’t be able to keep her dad […]
Read MoreOhio Valley Automakers Hit Brakes to Limit Coronavirus Transmission
This article was originally published by Ohio Valley ReSource. Automakers across the Ohio Valley are temporarily closing their plants in response to the coronavirus pandemic. That includes the big three U.S. automakers — Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler — and Toyota. In a release, GM said it will be suspending […]
Read MoreFood Service Fallout: Coronavirus Closures Hit Ohio Valley Workers
This article was originally published by Ohio Valley ReSource. Ray’s Harvest House in Albany, Ohio, had to lay off 11 people following Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s order that all bars and restaurants close dine-in services. Denise Hager was a cook at the restaurant and said she’ll miss seeing and talking to all […]
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Appalachian Lawmaker Plans To Halt Senate Action Over Coal Miners’ Benefits
This article was originally published by Ohio Valley ReSource. West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin pledged Wednesday to block all legislation until pensions and health benefits are secured for coal miners. Manchin said no legislation will pass the Senate until he is assured that coal miners’ benefits will be in the spending […]
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