WV MOCs have been speaking out about NIOSH cuts, saying that the elimination of programs critical to coal miners is "a mistake." wvmetronews.com/2025/04/14/moo… Where are Kentucky’s members of Congress on this issue and why have they continued to be silent? Hal Rogers U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell

We appreciate all who help us to fight for justice in the coalfields. Donate today at kygives.org/organizations/…

I will be on air discussing the coal miners' injunction to save NIOSH miners' health programs with T.J. Meadows, Co-Host MetroNews Talkline MetroNews at 11:06 & WSAZ NewsChannel 3 MetroNews Mid-Day with AmandaBarren & Dave Allen at 12:15 today. Tune in! Thank you to our coalition Mountain State Justice Appalmad

Medicaid, Black Lung Benefits, SNAP, and LIHEAP are all vital programs for families in Eastern Kentucky. Today, ACLC joined statewide partners to discuss the proposed cuts to these programs and the impact on our region.aclc.org/2025/05/15/eas…

Miner safety is under attack, but Senate HELP Committee GOP is about to approve mining exec Wayne Palmer to lead MSHA_DOL without asking him a single question. Miners deserve better --  U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. Sen. Bernie Sanders HELP Committee Dems, hold a hearing &stand up for coal miners! subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews…

The Kentucky tornadoes have spurred mounting anxiety over weather service warning systems, leaving some to wonder if the Trump administration’s cuts to National Weather Service funding contributed to the storms’ death and destruction. grist.org/extreme-weathe…

Reporting indicates that we've made more progress in halting the Trump Administration's assault on coal miner health and safety. The administration is walking back its proposal to close over 30 MSHA offices. But there is still so much more to do. news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-re…

Severe flooding continues to devastate the region, and as active community members, ACLC’s fight for flood resilient policies at all levels is deeply personal. Read one of our staff member’s experiences with flooding in the Ohio Valley last month. aclc.org/2025/07/17/one…

We are part of a growing coalition urging the Senate to stop the nomination of coal exec Lanny Erdos to lead OSMRE. See our letter here for more details: drive.google.com/file/d/1AynSnl…

MSHA and mining industry continue to delay implementation of silica dust rule. Enforcement of silica dust protections are indefinitely delayed. Read more here: aclc.org/2025/08/18/mor…

This week Kentucky Power will file to increase residential rates by 14.9%. Power bills are already unaffordable for many eastern KY families. As we wait to learn more about this filing, please check out these programs to reduce energy bills: kentuckypower.com/savings/home/e…

“For decades, #CoalMiners have been at the front lines of the fight for labor rights. House Republicans are dishonoring this history on #LaborDay by proposing to dismantle these hard-won victories and gut the agencies that protect miners." Rep. Riley M. Moore appvoices.org/2025/09/02/hou…

Yesterday, the House T&I Committee passed the Fixing Emergency Management Act of 2025. This bipartisan bill will reform various aspects of FEMA and make changes that our Appalachian Flood Resilience Coalition has been advocating for since we released our platform.

Read more here: aclc.org/2025/09/03/mom…

Happening now! Tune into our Instagram livestream to watch: instagram.com/appcitizenslaw…

The Healthy Waters Coalition launched this week. We’re excited to join over 100 other member organizations working together to elevate the Ohio River Basin restoration and protection to address toxic pollution, contamination, habitat loss, and flooding.healthywaterscoalition.org

Today we celebrate the launch of the Appalachian Flood Resilience Coalition! This group of local, regional, and national nonprofits is dedicated to research and issue advocacy on federal policies that will create a more resilient Appalachia.  appfloodpolicy.org.