The Appalachian Institute tracks and publicizes information on legislation impacting economic
and environmental conditions in Appalachia such as: Watersheds preservation, Sustainable
Energy Choices, Public Health, and Fair Labor Practices. Actions include:

 

         - Postings of upcoming regional and national legislation and representative contact

           information.

         - Trips to Charleston to attend Citizen Lobbying Day events

         - Connecting groups with similar goals and objectives to complement and expand

           programming.

 

To Track Legislation and read the full text of Bills, see: 
 
United State Congress Legislation
West Virginia Legislature

The list below includes websites with media coverage of some of the Legislation Appalachian Institute is tracking.

 

Autism Insurance Bill Passes

The Clean Air Act and Public Health
Federal Climate Bill Can Retool Auto Industry

Bayer to Phase Out MIC

Energy Bill and Carbon Caps
http://www.nrdc.org/energy/files/energyonlyharm.pdf

WV Coal Slurry Ban Moves Forward

EPA vetoes Spruce Mine Permit
"Hydraulic Fracturing and Horizontal Drilling Gas Act." House Bill 2878
Regulations for Gas and Oil Drilling in West Virginia House Bill 3042