Dec 7 Economy Mine Reclamation, Clean Water and Broadband: What the Infrastructure Law Brings to Appalachia The bipartisan infrastructure bill that became law last month has billions of dollars in it for roads, bridges, airports and transit systems in the Ohio Valley. The law also addresses some of the region’s other pressing needs. The $1 trillion infrastructure law has the potential to deliver big improvements to Appalachia. It will help reclaim […] By Curtis Tate Dec 7 Economy Mine Reclamation, Clean Water and Broadband: What the Infrastructure Law Brings to Appalachia Curtis Tate
Mar 31 Energy & Environment Biden’s $2 Trillion Proposal Could Boost Ohio Valley Infrastructure And Clean Up Energy Sector President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan contains tens of billions of dollars to address environmental and economic issues throughout the Ohio Valley region, according to details released Wednesday by the White House. Biden’s predecessor, Donald Trump, had promised a major infrastructure initiative, but one never got traction during his four years in office. Speaking in Pittsburgh […] By Curtis Tate Mar 31 Energy & Environment Biden’s $2 Trillion Proposal Could Boost Ohio Valley Infrastructure And Clean Up Energy Sector Curtis Tate
Jan 22 Coronavirus Biden Has An Ambitious Agenda. What Will It Mean For The Ohio Valley? After an extraordinary inauguration ceremony marked by heightened security and coronavirus safety measures, President Joe Biden started his first day in office signing executive actions on climate change, immigration, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Even before taking the oath of office, Biden was already addressing the nation about his ambitious plans to fight the twin crises […] By Jeff Young , Liam Niemeyer and Alana Watson Jan 22 Coronavirus Biden Has An Ambitious Agenda. What Will It Mean For The Ohio Valley? Jeff Young, Liam Niemeyer and Alana Watson
Nov 13 Democracy & Civic Life What Biden’s Plan For “Building Back Better” Could Mean For The Ohio Valley David Meinschein’s teachers, staff and students have sacrificed a lot this year amid the staggering challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. He opens the door heading inside Ballad Memorial High School’s basketball gymnasium — known locally as the “Green Palace” for its school colors. The school’s emptiness is another reminder of COVID-19’s impact. But as assistant […] By Liam Niemeyer Nov 13 Democracy & Civic Life What Biden’s Plan For “Building Back Better” Could Mean For The Ohio Valley Liam Niemeyer