Kentuckians for the Commonwealth has been hard at work collecting video, photos and other material from the Appalachia's Bright Future conference. ... Read This Post
Stories
What’s Appalachia For?
Though some of our politicians might disagree, we know Appalachia is more than just coal, and we know Appalachians can do more than mine it. Coal is ... Read This Post
Even More Press on Appalachia’s Bright Future
In the week following the Appalachia's Bright Future conference, we've seen a lot of great media about the event. Here's a quick roundup ... Read This Post
“Maybe we need a little crazy!”
What a weekend! The Appalachia's Bright Future conference was a huge success - over 200 people sharing ideas, strategies, hopes and projects that ... Read This Post
Sharp Decline in Coal Severance Tax Revenue Underscores Need for Economic Plan
We are pleased to share with you this important piece from Jason Bailey at the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy: New data showing that ... Read This Post
Local Leaders Discuss Solutions on Radio Show
It's clear that we can no longer ignore or wish away the staggering drop in coal employment in the region. While our elected leaders in Frankfort ... Read This Post
Great press on upcoming Appalachia’s Bright Future Conference
Word is getting out about the "Appalachia's Bright Future" conference happening in Harlan on April 19-21. The program is full of great ... Read This Post
New Opportunity School Changing Lives for Appalachian Women
After all the depressing news from the last post, here's something much more uplifting. The New Opportunity School for Women has been helping ... Read This Post
Eastern Kentucky Hemorrhaging Coal Jobs – Where’s the Plan?
Eastern Kentucky lost over 4,000 coal jobs in 2012, and production is down to its lowest levels since 1965. This news comes from the Kentucky ... Read This Post
Hazard Herald continues call for diversification
If it seems like we post a lot of editorials from the Hazard Herald, it's only because they have some great things to say about the need for ... Read This Post
Buying Local Helps Institutions, Farmers and Communities
It might still be pretty cold across much of Central Appalachia, but planting season has started for many area farmers. In the warmer months ahead, we ... Read This Post
Appalachia Funders Gathering Digs into Local Assets
On Tuesday and Wednesday, a group of philanthropists, bankers, government employees and non-profits got together in Asheville, North Carolina for the ... Read This Post
