The additional federal unemployment benefits that were provided to aid millions of Americans who lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic are coming to an end this week, unless Congress acts quickly. The additional $600 per week of federal assistance provided under the CARES Act is set to end […]
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In a thread of tweets posted July 10, the West Virginia Democratic Party blames Republican Gov. Jim Justice for the state’s jump in the rate of person-to-person transmission of the novel coronavirus. “Under the leadership of @WVGovernor Justice, West Virginia now has the highest rate of COVID-19 spread from person to […]
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Donald Trump’s pledge during the 2016 presidential campaign to save the coal industry helped him assemble strong support in coal states such as West Virginia and Kentucky. Once in office, Trump loosened regulations for the industry and was a big cheerleader on the hustings for coal. He revoked the Stream […]
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This article was originally published by the Ohio Valley ReSource. Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s $2 trillion clean energy plan is drawing praise from organizations that work with coal communities on economic transition, but mixed reactions from union officials and industry groups. The plan, released Tuesday, would boost investment in […]
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This article was originally published by Ohio Valley ReSource. More than 50 Ohio Valley coal companies received loans totaling as much as $119 million through the Paycheck Protection Program meant to keep people employed during the pandemic’s economic downturn. Congress passed the PPP in March to help businesses keep employees […]
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After complaints alleging lax reopening practices at Gov. Jim Justice’s luxury resort, a kitchen employee has tested positive at the sports club affiliated with the hotel. Officials at the venue are scrambling to be ready for the July 4 weekend. After at least three complaints alleging lax reopening practices at […]
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