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Stalled Bill Leaves Coal Miners Uncertain on Future of Black Lung Benefits

Thousands of coal miners and their families are uncertain about the future of the federal Black Lung Disability Trust Fund. At the end of last year, the fund s revenue source, an excise tax on domestically produced and sold coal, was slashed by more than half, and experts say the fund is on track to run out of money. Democratic lawmakers have proposed legislation to extend the excise tax at its original rate through 2031. . ....

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Land Trust Agreement Provides Step Toward Food Justice in WA

CORRECTION: A description of this land has been changed to "land trust agreement," rather than "leased farmland." (1:19 p.m. PST, Feb 22, 2022) A 99-year land trust agreement on Whidbey Island is part of a move to help historically underserved communities in Washington state toward food independence. Adasha Turner founded of Modest Family Solutions as a way to grown her own food after medical complications during pregnancy prompted her to change her diet. . ....

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Farmland Lease Provides Step Toward Food Justice in WA

A 99-year lease of farmland on Whidbey Island is part of a move to help historically underserved communities in Washington state toward food independence. Adasha Turner founded of Modest Family Solutions as a way to grown her own food after medical complications during pregnancy prompted her to change her diet. Turner then decided to purchase a farm in 2019 and teach kids how to grow their own vegetables and fruits. . ....

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Expanded Tax Credit Could Provide Boost for Low Income MT Families / Public News Service

By Liz Carey for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Big Sky Connection reporting for The Daily Yonder-Public News Service Collaboration For some rural residents, not filing a tax return this year could cost them more than $6,000. Changes to the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) as part of the Covid-19 pandemic relief efforts mean that more people are eligible for the tax credit, and more money is due back to tax filers as part of the credit. But to get the money, people have to file a tax return, even if they weren t eligible in previous years. . ....

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MN Farmers High Meat Prices Due to More Than Just Inflation / Public News Service

As Minnesotans keep paying more for groceries, including meats, inflation gets most of the blame. But that doesn t tell the whole story, according to advocates for small farms. They want to keep the spotlight on the lack of competition in agricultural markets. . ....

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