ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: Diverse organizations from across the state are urging Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to maintain funding for environmental programs to create jobs, fortify local economies, and address the climate crisis. In a letter sent to the leaders on Wednesday, 176 groups called environmental funding critical to the health, safety, and pro  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- American Electric Power Corp. issued the following news release: American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has been named to the Forbes JUST 100 2021 list, which recognizes companies that set the standard in commitment to their stakeholders. AEP earned the top spot for utilities and was the highest ranked utility in the 'Workers' category. The JUST 100 is a list of America's best corporate citizens. Forbes partnered with JUST Capital to assess 1,000 of the nation's large  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- Indiana Michigan Power, a unit of the American Electric Power, issued the following news release: American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has been named to the Forbes JUST 100 2021 list, which recognizes companies that set the standard in commitment to their stakeholders. AEP earned the top spot for utilities and was the highest ranked utility in the 'Workers' category. The JUST 100 is a list of America's best corporate citizens. Forbes partnered with JUST Capital to a  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- American Electric Power Corp. issued the following news release: American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has scheduled a quarterly earnings conference call with financial analysts at 9 a.m. ET Thursday, Oct. 22. The call will be broadcast live over the internet at http://www.aep.com/webcasts. The webcast will include audio of the call as well as visuals of charts and graphics referred to by AEP management during the call. The call will be archived on http://www.aep.co  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 16: Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) submitted comments to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) on the proposed changes to their rural classification methodology, which determines a large percentage of grants and awards for rural health providers in West Virginia. This revision includes changes for Boone, Clay, Hampshire, Lincoln, Preston and Wirt counties   more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: Governor Kay Ivey, along with the Appalachian Regional Commission, have announced a $1.5 million grant to put Alabama's workforce on the fast track to meet the growing demand for jobs in several occupations. The grant, announced by the ARC on Wednesday, to Bevill State Community College will result in the renovation and expansion of a training facility at the college's campus in Hamilton. The expanded   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 14 -- Appalachian Power issued the following news release: A significant investment in technology and new equipment is improving service reliability for tens of thousands of Appalachian Power customers by reducing the frequency and duration of power outages. The system works by switching customers to an alternate circuit for power within seconds of a strategically-placed device detecting a problem along the distribution line. Workers have configured and installe  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Appalachian Regional Commission issued the following news release on Oct. 14: Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced $43.3 million across 51 projects to support economic diversification in the Region's coal-impacted communities. More than half of these investments will support recovery-to-work efforts or strengthen the Region's broadband infrastructure. "Communities impacted by the downturn of coal have been doubly impacted by the effects of COVID  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release: The Center for Biological Diversity, Appalachian Voices and Sierra Club filed a motion Tuesday with the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals to defend the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's denial of a key water permit for a major fracked-gas pipeline. In August, North Carolina denied a mandatory water permit for the 73-mile MVP Southgate pipeline, a proposed extension of the 300-mile, still-unb  more

NORTON, Virginia, Oct. 16 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release: Several school boards and counties in Southwest Virginia are calling on local leaders and Appalachian Power Company to allow fair access to solar energy for their public facilities in the utility's Southwest Virginia territory. The Wise County and Tazewell County school boards voted unanimously this week to pass resolutions calling for fair financial mechanisms that would enable them to install solar at their sc  more

JASPER, Alabama, Oct. 15 (TNSGra) -- Bevill State Community College issued the following news on Oct. 14: Today, Bevill State Community College (BSCC) was awarded $1,500,000 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to provide a range of expanded, accelerated, workforce skill training programs that provide industry-recognized credentials for high-quality, in-demand jobs. This project aligns with area economic development plans, results from comprehensive regional planning and partnerships, a  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release: The Center for Biological Diversity, Appalachian Voices and Sierra Club filed a motion Tuesday with the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals to defend the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's denial of a key water permit for a major fracked gas pipeline. In August North Carolina denied a mandatory water permit for the 73-mile MVP Southgate pipeline, a proposed extension of the 300  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: Diverse organizations from across the state are urging Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to maintain funding for environmental programs to create jobs, fortify local economies, and address the climate crisis. In a letter sent to the leaders on Wednesday, 176 groups called environmental funding critical to the health, safety, and prosperity of all N  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news: NETL's Regional Workforce Initiative (RWFI), the Tri State Energy and Advanced Manufacturing (TEAM) Consortium and leadership from the Tri State Shale Coalition will explore what the future holds for workforce training during a special webinar from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. This event will feature a multi-panel online discussion on workforce issues related t  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 17 -- The Open Space Institute issued the following news release on Oct. 16: The Open Space Institute (OSI) today joined the effort among New York's environmental community to urge Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to maintain funding for environmental programs to create jobs, fortify local economies, and address the climate crisis. In a letter sent to the leaders, OSI and 175 other groups called enviro  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Governor Tom Wolf announced that more than $15 million has been awarded to 15 projects in Pennsylvania's Appalachian Region through the Appalachian Regional Commission's (ARC) Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative. "Our coal-impacted communities in Pennsylvania have felt the changing economy of the country's energy production in a major way   more

HONESDALE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 14: U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) today announced a federal award of $1,500,000 for Wayne County to fund the development of a substance abuse treatment center at SCI Waymart. The funds are distributed through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)'s POWER (Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization) Initiative. During the fiscal year 20  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on Oct. 14: * * * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $1,494,000 to the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area Consortium Board for the Pathways to a Strong and Healthy Region project addressing substance abuse in the workforce. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Substance abuse can throw a person's life off track, including affecting his or h  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on Oct. 14: * * * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $1,500,000 to Henry County for natural gas service to the Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "The Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre is an important part of Henry County's economic development strategy. "ARC's grant of $1.5 million to connect the site to natur  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on Oct. 14: * * * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $32,940 to the New River Valley Regional Commission for the New River Water Trail Expansion project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Our region's natural scenery draws visitors while offering recreation to residents, supporting economic growth. "ARC's award of $32,940 will advance the work of the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on Oct. 14: * * * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $50,000 to the LENOWISCO Planning District for the Tri-State Broadband Infrastructure Feasibility Study. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Lack of access to broadband can inhibit economic opportunity and job creation. ARC's award of $50,000 to LENOWISCO will contribute to closing the digital divide."  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on Oct. 14: * * * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded $793,500 to the Health Wagon for the Southwest Virginia Medication-Assisted Treatment Services project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Substance abuse is tragically too common in our region. Countering it requires access to treatment and health services. "The Health Wagon has been a critical hea  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Fred Keller, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 15: Congressman Fred Keller (R-PA) today announced the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded funds for two local projects in central Pennsylvania. The Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corporation (CPWDC) was awarded $1,018,500 for the Reboot Workforce Program: Recovery at Work in Central PA. In partnership with Geisinger and SEDA Council of Governments (SEDA-COG), CPWDC will  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 14: Today, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly announced that Crawford County will receive a $1.5 million POWER Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission. The money will be used to construct new segments of hiking trails in the Erie to Pittsburgh trail system and to improve the Pennsylvania Wilds Loop trail network. "At a time when Americans are visiting public lands more than ever, I am grateful   more

SOMERSET, Kentucky, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: Three Somerset entities were awarded more than one million dollars in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Rural Development (USDA-RD) on Friday, October 16th. Congressman Hal Rogers joined USDA-RD State Director Hilda Legg at The Center for Rural Development to announce the competitive awards for Sunrise Children's Services, the City of Somerset and the Southeast Kentucky Econ  more

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13) announces $1.45 million to Eastgate Council of Governments to install 10 miles of fiber to establish a broadband network in downtown Youngstown that will serve 212 business locations and create 119 new jobs, $49,950 to BRITE Energy Innovators in Warren to continue their energy storage innovations, and $1 million to Appalachian Growth Capital to expand access to capital for small b  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Oct. 15: U.S. Congressman David Trone, Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (all D-Md.) today announced $50,000 in federal funding for the Western Maryland Resources Conservation & Development Council to establish a feasibility study on the industrial hemp processing industry. Funding comes from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and will benefit 100 businesses in the Western Maryland region.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Oct. 16: Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced a $5,743,414 investment through the Appalachian Regional Commission's (ARC) Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative to seven Ohio communities. The investment will help create and retain jobs, leverage millions of dollars in private investment, create and retain businesses, and train the region's workers  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) applauded the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for awarding seven Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) grants totaling $5.7 million to organizations across Ohio. POWER grants are a congressionally funded initiative that targets federal resources to help communities and regions that have been affected by job losses in coal mining  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 14: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced seven project awards totaling $5,844,534 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) program. The POWER Program is a congressionally funded initiative t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Oct. 15: U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressman David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced $50,000 in federal funding for the Western Maryland Resources Conservation & Development Council to establish a feasibility study on the industrial hemp processing industry. Funding comes from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and will benefit 100 businesses in the Western Maryland reg  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 14: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced seven project awards totaling $5,844,534 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) program. The POWER Program is a congressionally funded initiative that targets fed  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 16: U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $830,474 in federal funding allocated through the Appalachian Regional Commission. The funding will be used to revitalize broadband in the Southern Tier's coal-impacted communities. "In today's modern economy, access to reliable, fast internet service is crucial to a community's success," said Senator Schum  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Oct. 15: U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced $50,000 in federal funding for the Western Maryland Resources Conservation & Development Council to establish a feasibility study on the industrial hemp processing industry. Funding comes from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and will benefit 100 businesses in the Western Maryland re  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 14: Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $3,910,184 in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) funding for communities in Southwest and Southside Virginia. The funding, awarded through ARC's POWER (Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization) Initiative, will go towards addressing substance-use disorders, improving broadband connectivity, strength  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 14: Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $3,910,184 in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) funding for communities in Southwest and Southside Virginia. The funding, awarded through ARC's POWER (Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization) Initiative, will go towards addressing substance-use disorders, improving broadband connectivity, streng  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Oct. 16 (TNSRes) -- West Virginia University issued the following story: In the fall of 2018, possibilities were being redefined in West Virginia. John Chambers, two-time West Virginia University alumnus, former CEO and Chairman of Cisco Systems Inc., and founder and CEO of JC2 Ventures, partnered with WVU and the College of Business and Economics that now bears his name and challenged West Virginia to move to a digital-first future and reinvent itself through startu  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Oct. 15 (TNSGra) -- West Virginia University issued the following story: McDowell County--in the southern coalfields of West Virginia--is the second-most at-risk in the nation for an HIV outbreak related to drug injection. Neighboring Wyoming and Mercer Counties follow close behind. All three have some of the highest rates of acute hepatitis B and hepatitis C in the United States. Dr. Gordon Smith, epidemiologist in the West Virginia University School of Public Healt  more