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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 17h

ReImagine Appalachia's economist Michael Shields will discuss Appalachia's potential strengths in wind turbine manufacturing with Dan Heyman on WTSQ 881 FM's Mountain State Update this Sunday at 1 PM!

Tune in here:
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#WindEnergy

@01pm: Mountain State Update

Mountain State Update is WTSQ’s weekly news talk show. Spearheaded by Dan Heyman. The show dives into politics, policy, and news from across the Mountain State, with a special focus on...

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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 18h

Spiking healthcare premiums, rural finance slashing, and food benefits deadlines -- get the latest updates on the government shutdown.

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#ReImagineBlog
#Appalachia
#GovernmentShutdown

BLOG: Appalachia and the Government Shutdown [Updated October 24]

Since early October, we've been sharing updates about the government shutdown, as well as some of the information we’ve gathered from our partners about how it is impacting the region. As we move into...

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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 2d

The Port of Cleveland is installing around 2 megawatts’ worth of rooftop solar panels on their Lake Erie warehouse. They are also bolstering battery storage and adding new charging ports.

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#InfrastructureWinsWednesdays
#InflationReductionAct
#EPA
#Ohio

ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 3d

In this report, Keystone Research Center shows how PA's economy is worse off than it was at the same time last year, due in large part to federal layoffs and funding cuts.

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#Appalachia
#Pennsylvania
#Economics
#Labor
@keystoneresearch.bsky.social

2025 State of Working Pennsylvania Resource Page - KRC 2025 State of Working Pennsylvania Resource Page - KRC

On August 27th, 2025, The Keystone Research Center released its annual “State of Working Pennsylvania” report. A PDF Copy is available here. Key Findings The Report The Press Release The Recorded Pres...

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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 3d

Join labor leaders, Catholic bishops & other clergy, and community members from across Appalachia for a day of listening, sharing, and envisioning a just and sustainable future!

Register here!
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#Union
#Labor
#Appalachia
#CatholicChurch
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 4d

An estimated 4,000+ workers fired, almost a dozen failed attempts to pass a spending bill, crucial programs on the verge of running out of funds.

Understand the government shutdown's impacts on the Appalachian Region with our most recent blog post:
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#Congress

BLOG: Appalachia and the Government Shutdown

Since early October, we've been sharing updates about the government shutdown, as well as some of the information we’ve gathered from our partners about how it is impacting the region. As we move into...

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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 4d

Happy Kentucky Day! From ReImagine Appalachia!

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#KentuckyDay
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 4d

TOMORROW - Join us to learn about the Southwest Pennsylvania Uniting for Action Hub, which will bring local institutional leaders and community members together across divides to tackle urgent local issues!

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#Appalachia
#TakeAction
#Advocacy

Coalition Update - ReImagine Appalachia

Tuesday, June 3rd at noon ET via Zoom - Join us to learn more about the KY Nonprofit Network and the resources they provide!

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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 7d

APPALACHIA — ReImagine Appalachia convened leaders yesterday from across the manufacturing, government, labor and community development sectors for the Appalachian Manufacturing Action Plan Summit!

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#Appalachia
#Manufacturing
#Fabrication
#CleanEnergy

PRESS RELEASE: ReImagine Appalachia Manufacturing Strategy Summit Charts A Path Forward For Regional Manufacturing Hub

A New Deal that Works for Us: Now is the time to come together and reimagine a 21st century economy for the Ohio Valley that's good for workers, communities, and the environment.

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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 9d

The Department of Energy has told employees to avoid using certain words.

ANSWERS
1. Dirty
2. Decarbonization
3. ClimateChange
4. Tax Subsidies
5. Green
6. Energy Transition
7. Emissions
8. Sustainability

ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 9d

Watch the Oct. 14 Black Lung Rally in DC recorded by @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social

Coal bosses want to expand mining while slashing @MSHA_DOL funding that protects miners. The issue is clear: The longer the administration waits the more miners will suffer and die.

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#BlackLungKills

Rally for Black Lung Protection Rule Livestream

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 9d

Join us at the Appalachian Manufacturing Action Plan Summit! Dive into breakout sessions, hear from regional leaders, and help shape ReImagine Appalachia’s new Manufacturing Action Plan!

Register here:
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 9d

With the help of previous federal funding, the ARC awards Hagerstown Community College 260K to prepare 65 students for various careers in trucking.

Median pay for U.S. truck drivers is $57k a year, according to the BLS!

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#ARC
#InfrastructureWinsWednesdays

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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 10d

✊Support miners rallying in DC against black lung today! The Trump administration and mining companies delayed the silica rule in March, and again in August. Action is due by Oct 17th.

TAKE ACTION:
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#BlackLungKills
#BlackLung
#SilicaDust

ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 10d

✊Support miners rallying in DC against black lung today! The Trump administration and minding companies delayed the silica rule in March, and again in August. Action is due by Oct 17th.

TAKE ACTION:
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#BlackLungKills
#BlackLung
#SilicaDust

ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 11d

"Wind and solar projects made up 96% of new electric capacity nationwide through the first half of this year."

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#Appalachia
#Jobs
#WindEnergy

Report: Appalachian Ohio Poised to Gain Wind Manufacturing Jobs

An estimated 22,000 jobs in the wind manufacturing industry could be created in Appalachian Ohio and neighboring states in the coming decades.

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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 11d

Learn how Richland County residents have banded together to push back against a senseless ban on wind and solar and fight for cheaper, cleaner energy!

Read here @
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#WindEnergy
#SolarEnergy
#RenewableEnergy
#CheapEnergy

BLOG: Ohio County Makes History: Residents Force First-Ever Vote to Overturn Wind and Solar Ban

Richland County residents have collected enough signatures to put a wind and solar ban up for a vote to potentially be overturned.

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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 11d

ReImagine proudly recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

#Appalachia
#IndigenousPeoplesDay

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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 11d

APPALACHIA — ReImagine Appalachia this week will host an Appalachian Manufacturing Action Plan Summit, the culmination of ReImagine Appalachia’s summer manufacturing series!

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#CleanManufacturing
#Appalachia
#CleanEnergy
#Manufacturing

PRESS ADVISORY: ReImagine Appalachia to Host Manufacturing Action Plan Summit: Virtual event will outline vision for sustainable manufacturing hub in Appalachia

ReImagine Appalachia to Host Manufacturing Action Plan Summit: Virtual event will outline vision for sustainable manufacturing hub in Appalachia

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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 15d

Wind energy is not only a reliable source of energy but also a source of jobs. Even though planned wind farms have been canceled or delayed, operating turbines require manufactured components for replacements and repairs!

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#WindEnergy
#Pennsylvania

Report: Wind manufacturing to create jobs in Appalachian Pennsylvania

An estimated 22,000 jobs in the wind-manufacturing industry could be created in Appalachian Pennsylvania and neighboring states in the coming decades, according to a new report from ReImagine Appalach...

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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 15d

🗓️ 4 hours of ideas, impact, and innovation: dive into breakout sessions, hear from regional leaders, and help shape ReImagine Appalachia’s new Manufacturing Action Plan!

Register @
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#CleanManufacturing
#Appalachia
#SustainableManufacturing

Summit for Appalachian Manufacturing Strategy - ReImagine Appalachia

A New Deal that Works for Us: Now is the time to come together and reimagine a 21st century economy for the Ohio Valley that's good for workers, communities, and the environment.

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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 15d

Mining companies are delaying a life-saving rule to protect miners from silica dust that causes black lung. And the Trump administration isn't fighting back.

👇Please urge Congress to honor our nation’s commitment to coal miners!
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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 16d

"Cancelling these visionary projects undermines the ability of manufacturers to get ahead of the changing global economy. The low-carbon economy is coming, regardless of who likes it or not."

Amanda Woodrum, Co-Director at ReImagine Appalachia

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#DOE
#RenewableEnergy
#CleanEconomy

PRESS STATEMENT: ReImagine Appalachia's Statement on Cancelled DOE Projects

A New Deal that Works for Us: Now is the time to come together and reimagine a 21st century economy for the Ohio Valley that's good for workers, communities, and the environment.

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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 16d

Congress approved canceling all federal funding to public media this year. And, WPSU saw a decrease in funding from Penn State. Together, those cuts equaled about a quarter of the station’s budget and led to a round of layoffs in June.

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#PublicRadio
#PublicBroadcast

Penn State plans to 'wind down' WPSU after board committee rejects plan to transfer it to WHYY

WPSU, which recently celebrated its 60th anniversary of bringing public media to Pennsylvania, is slated to close soon, after a Penn State board of trustees committee voted Thursday against a proposal...

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ReImagine Appalachia @reimagineappal8ia.bsky.social · 17d

ReImagine Appalachia is thrilled to be in Frostburg, MD, this week at the @Appalachian Regional Commission (@arcgov)’s 2025 Annual Conference, Appalachian Places: Growing Local Economies!

#SustainableGrowth
#SustainableGrowth
#PlanningPrinciples
#Economy
#Equity