The Appalachian Regional Commission and Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced that nearly $47 million will be given to transitioning coal communities in nine states considered to be part of Appalachia.
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Former Pa. coal towns receive grants for renewable energy, workforce
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Local projects awarded $2.7 million for coal-impacted towns, creating 272 new jobs and training 1,300 workers
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