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Economic Development

A Landmark Federal Investment in Coal Communities

This week, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced an historic Coal Communities Commitment -- $300 million for communities facing economic distress from the declining coal industry.

Why the OMB's Decision on Metropolitan Statistical Areas is a Big Deal for Rural Communities

Recently, when the Biden Administration’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) decided not to change how metropolitan statistical areas are categorized, many advocates for rural communities breathed

Ensuring a Just Transition for the Navajo Nation

Nicole Horseherder, executive director of Tó Nizhóní Ání, has been a leading advocate to ensure a just transition for Navajo communities. The Just Transition Fund’s Max Shipman recently talked to Nico

Transition Policy

Just Transition Advocates & Coal Community Leaders On Biden Administration’s Interagency Working Group Report

Today, the Biden Administration’s Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities released its first report. Several who crafted the National Economic Transition platform responded:

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Transition Policy

Just Transition Advocates & Coal Community Leaders On President Biden’s Infrastructure Plan

The Biden Administration released the American Jobs Plan, an infrastructure proposal that reflects some policy recommendations made in the National Economic Transition platform.

Policy

Progress on the National Economic Transition Platform

The National Economic Transition team continues to share policy recommendations with federal decisionmakers. Early signs show the Biden Administration is listening.

Transition Planning

Trauma & Transition: Building Community Resilience Through Planning

Bringing an awareness of trauma to the forefront of community transition planning can result in a more comprehensive evaluation of community needs and improved outcomes for workers and their families.

Economic Development

Building the Path to Expanding Broadband Access in Coal Communities

The Just Transition Fund’s Max Shipman recently talked to Natalie Roper, Executive Director of Generation West Virginia, about the exciting work her team is doing to help close the digital divide in t

Transition Planning

Getting Started on a Just Transition: A Blueprint for Communities

The first section of the Blueprint, Get Started, is an online resource for communities just starting to think about their transition planning efforts.

Transition Planning

Introducing the National Economic Transition Platform

We are proud to announce that we are ready to share our work today as we unveil the National Economic Transition platform. This platform -- supported by 81 organizations and leaders -- shows federal

Economic Development

Two Nations Moving Toward a Just Transition Together

On January 7, 2020, a historic meeting happened between the Crow and the Northern Cheyenne Tribes in Montana to discuss how the communities can work together to improve their economies.

Appalachia

Building Jobs and Opportunity in the Mountain State

It’s easy to get sucked into the national story about West Virginia. Major media outlets simplify the narrative, focusing on our state’s challenges, but the reality is more complex than any headline.

Transition Planning

Beyond Coal: Illinois is Just Getting Started

Lisa Merrifield, University of Illinois Extension, explores Illinois’ energy future and the potential beyond coal.

Coal Industry

The Importance of Having Workers at the Table

Jessica Eckdish of the BlueGreen Alliance discusses the importance of preserving coal-dependent communities while addressing climate change.

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From the Front Lines

Economic Development

A Landmark Federal Investment in Coal Communities

Policy

Why the OMB's Decision on Metropolitan Statistical Areas is a Big Deal for Rural Communities

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Ensuring a Just Transition for the Navajo Nation

Transition Policy

Just Transition Advocates & Coal Community Leaders On Biden Administration’s Interagency Working Group Report

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Transition Policy

Just Transition Advocates & Coal Community Leaders On President Biden’s Infrastructure Plan

Policy

Progress on the National Economic Transition Platform

Transition Planning

Trauma & Transition: Building Community Resilience Through Planning

Economic Development

Building the Path to Expanding Broadband Access in Coal Communities

Transition Planning

Getting Started on a Just Transition: A Blueprint for Communities

Transition Planning

Introducing the National Economic Transition Platform

Economic Development

Two Nations Moving Toward a Just Transition Together

Appalachia

Building Jobs and Opportunity in the Mountain State

Transition Planning

Beyond Coal: Illinois is Just Getting Started

Coal Industry

The Importance of Having Workers at the Table

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