What Are The Most Important Issues Facing Central Appalachia in 2016?

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If you could choose what the national media covered in 2016, leading up to the November election, what would you place the most importance on? Let us know what you think the presidential candidates need to know about Central Appalachia.

Rate the following issues based on how important you think they are to our conversation in 2016. Topics are in no order of importance.

Education *

When thinking about 2016, an election year, how important is it to talk about and address issues within the education system in Appalachia?

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Drug Addiction & Overdose *

When thinking about 2016, an election year, how important is it to talk about and address issues dealing with drug addiction and overdose in Appalachia?

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Health & Chronic Illness *

When thinking about 2016, an election year, how important is it to talk about and address health issues in Appalachia?

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Natural Resources: Coal, Gas, Timber *

When thinking about 2016, an election year, how important is it to talk about and address issues dealing with natural resources in Appalachia?

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Economic Diversity & Transition *

When thinking about 2016, an election year, how important is it to talk about diversifying the economy in Appalachia?

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Environment *

When thinking about 2016, an election year, how important is it to talk about and address environmental issues in Appalachia?

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Youth *

When thinking about 2016, an election year, how important is it to talk about and address issues facing young people in Appalachia?

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Elderly *

When thinking about 2016, an election year, how important is it to talk about and address issues facing the elderly in Appalachia?

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Immigration *

When thinking about 2016, an election year, how important is it to talk about and address issues facing immigrants in Appalachia?

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Food Security & Hunger *

When thinking about 2016, an election year, how important is it to talk about and address issues surrounding hunger in Appalachia?

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Agriculture & Farming *

When thinking about 2016, an election year, how important is it to talk about and address issues facing farmers in Appalachia?

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Generational Poverty *

When thinking about 2016, an election year, how important is it to talk about and address issues of generational poverty in Appalachia?

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What did we miss?

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