Coal-Impacted Communities Economic and Workforce Development Grant program established, new fund created, distribution of rent and royalties of federal coal lease sales

Summary

The bill establishes the Coal‑Impacted Communities Economic and Workforce Development Grant program and a new fund to receive rent and royalty payments from federal coal lease sales. The Alabama Department of Workforce will administer the program, and a board of directors will oversee it without salary but with expense reimbursement. It aims to direct federal coal revenue to local development organizations and other eligible entities in affected areas.

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