MACED Headlines

MACED President Justin Maxson spoke at the Appalachia's Bright Future conference in Harlan, Kentucky on April 20. Click to read his speech.

More than 4,000 Eastern Kentucky coal jobs lost in 2012; need for diversification stronger than ever. Click here for more information.

On February 28, 2013 the Kentucky House of Representatives Tourism, Development and Energy Committee held an informational hearing on the Clean Energy Opportunity Act. Click for highlights of the testimony and a video of the hearing.

The Appalachian Carbon Partnership recently paid seven landowners a total of $39,603 for the carbon stored in their sustainably managed forestland. The seven landowners own 3,254 acres of forestland throughout eastern Kentucky and Virginia. Click to read more.

Kentucky Center for Economic Policy released a report on the challenges facing Kentuckians pursuing postsecondary education entitled, "Crossing the Finish Line: Overcoming Barriers to Community College Degree and Credential Attainment in Kentucky" Visit www.kypolicy.org to read more.