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Transition in Coal Country: Rural communities on the brink

June 23, 2020 by Dustin Bleizeffer and Mason Adams 2 Comments

Coal communities in Wyoming and Appalachia are vital revenue engines for their rural regions, and they both face major downturns with little time to adjust. A new project investigates what the regions can learn from one another.

Select committee helped restore integrity to Wyo mineral tax system

Opinion

March 17, 2020 by Michael Madden 1 Comment

With only three months to work and a host of complex aims, the Select Committee on Coal/Mineral Bankruptcies rose to the challenge.

$500,000 for laid off workers squeaks into Senate budget

February 25, 2020 by Andrew Graham Leave a Comment

As a week of budget amending wrapped up, the House and Senate took opposite positions on a $500,000 appropriation to help the next round of laid-off coal miners or other workers.

Report: Shakiest coal companies have most mine cleanup left

January 21, 2020 by Andrew Graham 2 Comments

The report, by the Western Organization of Resource Councils, suggests declining coal markets could overwhelm regulatory system. State regulators disagree.