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Economy Jack Walker,

AmeriCorps Cuts Devastating For Local Service Projects, Appalachian Leaders Say

Trump's Department of Governmental Efficiency has cut $400 million federally in funding for AmeriCorps, a volunteer workforce program. Appalachian community leaders are now speaking out.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff,

Both Medicaid And Mine Safety Face Cuts, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, we look at the impacts of efforts to pare down Medicaid eligibility and mine safety oversight on residents of West Virginia.

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Health & Science Emily Rice,

Will The New Silica Dust Standard Rule Be Implemented?

Before a new MSHA rule to limit miner's exposure to silica dust could take full effect, opponents threw up a new roadblock.

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Health & Science Emily Rice,

Black Lung Benefit Rates Lag Behind Rising Inflation

Miner benefit levels are tied to the federal pay scale rather than the cost of living. Therefore, though inflation levels have risen, miners’ black lung benefits have not.

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