CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2022: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced 15 Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) grants totaling $14,716,938 from the Appalachian Regional Commissi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, issued the following news release and letter: Rep. Gerry Connolly, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, sent a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy seeking information on the poor delivery service in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park (RTP). The letter follows an initial request made by Rep. David Price and Rep. Deborah Ross in Augu  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2022: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced 15 Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) grants totaling $14,716,938 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). "  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2022: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a grant of $1,500,000 to Appalachian Sustainable Development for the Food Sector Workforce Expansion in Central Appalachia project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Workforce development in the food sector can help connect people to jobs and food to people. ARC's award of $1.5 million to expand the   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2022: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a grant of $1,500,000 to the New River Valley Regional Commission for the New River Water Trail Expansion Project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "The New River is a great natural asset, and many people access it by this water trail. ARC's award of $1.5 million to expand the New River Water Trail w  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2022: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a grant of $500,000 to the Health Wagon for dental services. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Access to dental services is out of reach for too many in Southwest Virginia. ARC's award of $500,000 to the Health Wagon promises to expand dental care and improve health in our region." Further Informati  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2022: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a grant of $665,000 to Henry County for the Dick & Willie (D&W) Trail Completion project. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Completing the D&W Trail will add to its appeal for visitors. ARC's award of $665,000 to Henry County will increase the recreational and economic benefits of the trail." Furthe  more

HENRICO, Virginia, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2022: U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger is highlighting provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act that will lower prescription drug and vaccine costs for seniors on Medicare, as well as keep healthcare costs down for Virginia families. Spanberger -- who voted to pass the legislation in August -- released a new video explaining how this new law lowers prescription drug costs for  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $4,165,000 in federal funding for four economic development projects in Southwest Virginia. "We are excited to support this investment in Southwest Virginia's economic development. These funds will create jobs, increase recreational opportunities, improve public health, and make necessary advancements for Virginia's underserved communities as we co  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $4,165,000 in federal funding for four economic development projects in Southwest Virginia. "We are excited to support this investment in Southwest Virginia's economic development. These funds will create jobs, increase recreational opportunities, improve public health, and make necessary advancements for Virginia's underserved communities as we   more