Politics Report: Appalachian states face billions in mining cleanup The cleanup and reclaiming of coal mines in seven Appalachian states will cost billions, and Kentucky and West Virginia have the largest bills coming due, according to an environmental group's new report.
Politics ohiovalleyresource.org Gayle Manchin: ‘The stars have just lined up' for Appalachia Gayle Manchin's appointment to lead the Appalachian Regional Commission adds to the region's recent gains in political prominence.
