Appalachian Regional Commission under the knife in federal cuts

Appalachian Regional Commission under the knife in federal cuts

(The Center Square) – The Appalachian Regional Commission, an economic development partnership between the federal government and parts of 13 states including all of West Virginia, is poised to see a 93% reduction in funding with the “Big Beautiful Bill…

How the Trump plan for the federal budget hurts Appalachia

Late afternoon on Friday, May 30, President Donald Trump released his proposed fiscal year 2026 government funding budget, which includes steep cuts that would have serious consequences for Appalachians and people in coal communities across the country if enacted.  The post How the Trump plan for the federal budget hurts Appalachia appeared first on Appalachian Voices.

Appalachian Regional Commission under the knife in federal cuts – Washington Examiner

While funds will continue through grants, advocates say the drop from $200 million to $14 million will hamstring its efforts to serve the people of Appalachia.