COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 28 (TNSPer) -- American Electric Power Corp. issued the following news release: American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Michael Granata, vice president, Safety & Health, effective Feb. 5. He will report to Lisa Barton, executive vice president and chief operating officer. Granata is replacing Natalie McCord who will retire from the company in February. "At AEP, the welfare of our employees, contractors and customers is paramount. We want all of our colleagues to g  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 28 (TNSPer) -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jeffrey Barnard, M.D., Michael Coble, Ph.D., Mark Daniel of Fort Worth, Sarah Kerrigan, Ph.D., and Jarvis Parsons to the Texas Forensic Science Commission for terms set to expire on September 1, 2023. The commission provides oversight over Texas crime laboratories and other entities conducting forensic analyses for use in criminal proceedings and provides an accr  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 27 -- Appalachian Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2022: Appalachian Power, along with Wheeling Power, today submitted two filings to the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC) requesting approval and cost recovery for multiple renewable energy projects. Customers who purchase renewable energy from the projects would do so through a proposed Renewable Power Plus (RPP) tariff. The tariff is aimed pr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Appalachian Regional Commission issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022: Today the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), a federal-state partnership working to strengthen economic growth and community development in 13 Appalachian states, issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for its INvestments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative. The grant program addresses the region's substance use disorder crisis with investments of $10   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 (TNSPol) -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2022: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit invalidated the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) approvals for the Mountain Valley Pipeline. The court's decision will prevent construction on this 3.5 mile stretch of federal land. This will protect the Jefferson National Forest and presents yet another setback to the overall project completion. The Mountain Valley Pipeline  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Jan. 29 (TNSBook) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: Pandemic aside, millions of tourists typically head to Israel each year. But almost all of them fail to find one of the Holy Land's hidden wonders: a network of hiking trails that threads across a dazzling variety of landscapes, rivaling the great trail systems of Europe. Approximately 6,000 miles of hiking trails lace a country the size of Massachusetts, spanning deserts and coastlines, farm fields and  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2022: This week, folks across the country, from Hawaii to Oklahoma to Pennsylvania, are still reading about how President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will create good-paying jobs, support domestic manufacturing and supply chains, and position the United States to win the economic competition for the 21st century. Take a look at the local coverage: In Wisconsin: Wisconsin Public Rad  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties issued the following testimony by Wade Henderson, interim president and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, involving a virtual hearing on Jan. 20, 2022, entitled "Voter Suppression and Continuing Threats to Democracy": * * * Thank you for holding this important hearing today to highlight the ongoing crisis of discrimination against African Americans and other c  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 25 -- Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Kentucky, issued the following news: Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday that Appalachian communities can apply now for grants to help them achieve economic and community development goals. The Kentucky Division of Abandoned Mine Lands is accepting applications in anticipation of receiving 2022 Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLER) grant funding, previously known as the Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) program. The deadline to submit  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 26 -- Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Kentucky, issued the following news: Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky will receive $13,593,036 in Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) funding. The money comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) determines allocation among the states in accordance with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. "Kentucky's central location in the United States is one of our greatest assets," sa  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 27 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics issued the following news: Players of the week are evaluated on their performance during the week prior to the announcement. Each player is selected out of a pool of conference and Continental Athletic Conference (Independents) award winners. Week 1 (November 17, 2021) Wrestler of the Week: Jack Bass, Life (Ga.) He won the 157 lbs. bracket at the Mountaineer Open that was hosted by Appalachian State. Duri  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Jan. 28 (TNSOps) -- West Virginia University issued the following news on Jan. 27, 2022: To help improve the quality of life for West Virginians and residents in the Appalachian region, West Virginia University's School of Public Health is offering an evidence-based approach to preventing, treating and often reversing chronic disease, 85 percent of which is attributable to lifestyle risk factors. Lifestyle Medicine addresses diseases and conditions such as type 2 dia  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 26 -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2022: Governor Tom Wolf today announced that Pennsylvania has been awarded $17,084,430 in federal Appalachian Development Highway System funding as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. "The Appalachian region are connected not only by our landscape but also through our vast system of highways, allowing travelers and businesses to reach important destinations and support econ  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2022: President Biden and the U.S. Department of Transportation today announced more than $1.2 billion for the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) toward the timely completion of designated corridors in 11 states in the Appalachian region. Under President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, annual funding for the ADHS will increase 146% compared to Fiscal Year 2021, providing   more

MARIETTA, Georgia, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2022: Rep. Lucy McBath announced that, thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Georgia will receive $13,631,405 in funding for Georgia's Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS). The funding, the first sustained and dedicated support the ADHS has received in a decade, will help connect communities, reduce congestion, and maximize the economic opportunity in the   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2022: U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressman David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced $11,072,956 in federal funding for Maryland to continue construction of the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) including the last remaining section of "Corridor N" that runs through Western Maryland. Funding comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which included a $  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has awarded the State of Ohio $18,530,495 in highway formula funding for the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) to help fund improvements to designated corridors in the Appalachian region of Ohio. This funding is determined by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and will further develop the network of 33  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2022: U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) will award $1,994,812 to the City of Jackson in Breathitt County for updates and improvements to the Jackson Water Treatment Plant. Senator McConnell supported this grant through a letter to the ARC Commissioner. These federal funds come from an Appalachian Re  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2022: Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) applauded the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)'s announcement that Ohio will receive $18,530,495 for fiscal year 2022 to help finish the state's portion of the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS). These funds are provided through Portman's bipartisan Finish the Appalachian Development Highway System Act, which was signed into law as part of the bipartisa  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2022: U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today the Federal Highway Administration will provide Kentucky with $13,593,036 through the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) program this year. These funds will help the Commonwealth improve local and regional highway routes in Kentucky's Appalachian region, allowing historically isolated commun  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2022: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Congressman David McKinley (R-W.Va.) announced $37,335,171 from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to fund Corridor H, the last remaining section of the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) in West Virginia. "When my EPW Committee was writing the surface transp  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Ben Cardin, Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, and Chris Van Hollen and Congressman David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced $11,072,956 in federal funding for Maryland to continue construction of the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) including the last remaining section of "Corridor N" that runs through Western Maryla  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced 25 upcoming infrastructure grant opportunities for local governments as a result of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Local governments throughout Illinois will be able to apply for funding to improve roads, bridges, public transit, water infrastructure, broadband access, and more. In addition to these grant op  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2022: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Representative David McKinley (R-WV) announced $37,335,171 from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to fund Corridor H, the last remaining section of the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) in West Virginia. "Completing Corridor H - West Virginia's remaining section of the Ap  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2022: U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $11,072,956 in federal funding for Maryland to continue construction of the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) including the last remaining section of "Corridor N" that runs through Western Maryland. Funding comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which included a $1  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2022: U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $19,962,161 in funding for the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) to help further connect Virginia's Appalachian region to national Interstates. The funding, awarded through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in coordination with the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), was made possible by the bipartisan infrast  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2022: U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $19,962,161 in funding for the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) to help further connect Virginia's Appalachian region to national Interstates. The funding, awarded through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in coordination with the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), was made possible by the bipartisan infra  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 (TNSPol) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2022: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit invalidated the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) approvals for the Mountain Valley Pipeline. The court's decision will prevent construction on this 3.5 mile stretch of federal land. This will protect the Jefferson National Forest and presents yet another setback to the overall project completion. The Mountain Valley Pipeline pr  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Jan. 29 (TNSPar) -- Transylvania University issued the following news: Transylvania alumna Carol Goff Tanner '64 has established an additional scholarship for students to participate in the university's new partnership with Appalachian Regional Healthcare. The Goff Tanner Appalachian Regional Health Scholarship will provide up to 20 students chosen for the program with as much as $5,000 annually over the next four years. The Transylvania-ARH partnership encourages student  more