Jul 2 Economy RECLAIM Act To Boost Coal Communities Passes House As Part Of Infrastructure Bill Mitch McConnell indicated he wouldn't bring the bill to a vote, calling it “political theater” too focused on cutting carbon emissions. By Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource Jul 2 Economy RECLAIM Act To Boost Coal Communities Passes U.S. House Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource
Jun 29 Economy Advocacy Groups Unveil Plan For A 21st Century Coal-County Economy Advocacy groups unveiled a policy agenda on Monday to help coal-reliant communities make a transition to a more sustainable future. By Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource Jun 29 Economy Advocacy Groups Unveil Plan For A 21st Century Coal-County Economy Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource
Jun 29 Economy Coal Towns Were Counting On Tourism For New Jobs. Then Coronavirus Hit. The pandemic added to the challenge for coal communities trying to diversify their economies. But it also may unlock new opportunities. By Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource Jun 29 Economy Coal Towns Were Counting On Tourism. Then Coronavirus Hit. Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource
Jun 17 Economy Ohio Valley Farmers Receive More Than $100 Million So Far In COVID-19 Relief Regional farmers have received more than $100 million so far in payments to offset the economic damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic. By Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Jun 17 Economy Ohio Valley Farmers Receive More Than $100 Million So Far In COVID-19 Relief Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Jun 4 Economy Ohio Valley Weekly Unemployment Claims Down Slightly To 82K Unemployment insurance claims are down slightly compared to the week before, but the region is still reporting high levels of applications. By Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource Jun 4 Economy Ohio Valley Weekly Unemployment Claims Down Slightly To 82K Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource
May 29 Economy Ohio Valley Anti-Hunger Advocates Worry Region Overlooked In Over $1 Billion Federal Food Box Program A new federal program is buying more than $1 billion in farm products like dairy, produce and meat and sending food boxes to needy families. By Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource May 29 Economy Ohio Valley Advocates Worry Region Overlooked In Food Box Program Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
May 29 Economy Questions And Anxiety Mount Over COVID-19 Workplace Safety As More Businesses Reopen Workers across the Ohio Valley face difficult choices now that states are gradually reopening workplaces. By Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource May 29 Economy Questions And Anxiety Mount Over COVID-19 Workplace Safety Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource
May 28 Economy Ohio Valley Unemployment Claims Exceed 100,000 At least 100,863 people in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia joined those seeking help during the economic downturn caused by the pandemic. By Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource May 28 Economy Ohio Valley Unemployment Claims Exceed 100,000 Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource
May 26 Economy Economists Grapple With Pandemic’s Effects As Ohio Valley Officials Brace For A Fiscal Blow Data reveal the outlines of mammoth losses that economists and local leaders expect the coronavirus to have on state and municipal budgets. By Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource May 26 Economy Economists Grapple With Pandemic’s Effects Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource
May 25 Economy Pandemic Could Make Food Insecurity Worse Among Older Adults In Ohio Valley A new study shows the Ohio Valley has some of the nation’s highest rates of food insecurity among older adults. By Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource May 25 Economy Pandemic Could Make Food Insecurity Worse Among Older Adults Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
May 22 Economy With Coronavirus Roiling Food Supply, Local Agriculture Sees Resurgence Across the Ohio Valley, farmers that sell locally are seeing skyrocketing interest in the food they offer amid the pandemic. By Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource May 22 Economy With Coronavirus Roiling Food Supply, Local Agriculture Sees Resurgence Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
May 21 Economy Another 99,000 Join Unemployed In Ohio Valley As U.S. Jobless Total Tops 38M The U.S. Department of Labor reported close to 99,000 additional unemployment insurance claims in the last week from Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia. By Jeff Young May 21 Economy Another 99,000 Join Unemployed In Ohio Valley Jeff Young
May 18 Economy Federal Judge Threatens Jail Time As Coal Company Flouts Court Orders American Resources Corporation got $2.7 million in government aid, but now won't comply with a bankruptcy court’s orders. By Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource May 18 Economy Federal Judge Threatens Jail Time As Coal Company Flouts Court Orders Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource
May 17 Economy Pandemic Leads To Boom In Booze Sales Beer, wine and spirits sales in April brought in more than $13.5 million in revenue, a 12% spike compared with the same time last year. By Jacob Ryan May 17 Economy Pandemic Leads To Boom In Booze Sales Jacob Ryan