Archive: Economic Justice

On the naughty list: State funding for a facility to transport fracking wastewater

By Paul Fedore / December 17, 2021
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As more and more decorations are being hung throughout our communities, you can feel the spirit of the holidays in the air. Soon enough, people will be together with their families to celebrate the wonderful holiday season, stuffing our faces with delicious food, playing games, and having some great laughs. That one Holly Jolly guy […]

Hemp Can Help to Regrow Our Local Economy

By Kristen Locy / November 10, 2021
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In late September, a few CCJ staff members took a field trip to Burnsville Hemp Company in West Finley in Washington County, with Greene County and the Bailey Mine CRDA just a stone’s throw away (see the photo above). As we drove through the winding roads to the farm, I was amazed how much of […]

If Qualified, You May Be Able to Receive Assistance with Paying Utility Bills and/or the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

By Paul Fedore / July 20, 2021
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Utility Bills: If you find yourself struggling to pay your utility bills, you are not alone. Many people’s work hours have either been cut back or they have lost their jobs over the past year. Depending on your income level, you could be eligible for assistance from your utility providers. We want to ensure residents […]

Updates on the Robena preparation plant site, and a short survey for those who live nearby

By Ethan Story / May 10, 2021
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Overdose deaths are rising. Why not try something different?

By Heaven Sensky / April 27, 2021
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This is the 20th installment in our What’s on your mind? blog series and was written by CCJ Community Organizer Heaven Sensky. This past year has brought many new challenges to many of our families, including mine. I lost someone very young and dear to me to an accidental overdose this past fall. My loved […]

Center for Coalfield Justice Issues Statement Hailing United Mine Workers’ Support for Transition to Clean Energy Jobs

By Veronica Coptis / April 22, 2021
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:  Jodi Hirsh, jodi@sequalconsulting.com,  (412) 326-9832‬‬ WASHINGTON, PA — We envision a future where the communities hit hard by the decline of the coal industry have vibrant, resilient, and equitable economies with thriving, local businesses and quality, family-sustaining jobs. This future sees workers and communities on the frontlines of our nation’s energy […]

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