WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Charleston, WV Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $12,320,520 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for seven projects in West Virginia. This statewide funding will support economic and workforce development, educational opportunities, and entrepreneurship. "The Appalachian Regional Commission is a longtime partner of the Mountain S  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Charleston, WV Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement praising the unnamed West Virginia coal miners who helped restore access to a 2.7-mile stretch of highway near Chimney Rock, North Carolina that was destroyed by Hurricane Helene. "West Virginia's coal miners are the most heroic and patriotic men and women I have ever met in my life, and the fact that several of them  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Charleston, WV U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) will serve as the Special Guest Road Captain for the 9th Annual Ride for Fallen Service Heroes on Thursday, October 31st, 2024. This year's ride begins at the Gold Star Monument at the WV State Capitol and ends at the Veterans Memorial Arch in Huntington. Riders will honor Fallen Service Heroes and show their support for Gold Star Families. "I am so honore  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) met with Nucor Steel staff to tour the grounds and see the current state of the plant's construction. The Congresswoman also visited Rivers Health Hospital to see the beginning renovations to their Emergency Department and discuss the $2.6 million in funding the Congresswoman secured for the project. Congresswoman Miller stopped by the construction site of Nuco  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: PITTSBURGH, Pa. Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to Pittsburgh, Pa. to deliver the "Call to Action" keynote address at the Keystone Space Collaborative's 2024 Conference. This event examines the impact of a thriving space industry on the regional Appalachian economy and job market. "West Virginia has contributed immensely to the space economy," Senator Capito said. "  more