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Tipoffs for Beckley, West Virginia (Appalachian) Newsletter for Sunday April 12, 2020 ( 10 items )  

2020 American Herbal Products Association Awards Recognize Excellence in the Herbal Products Industry
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 10 -- The American Herbal Products Association issued the following news release: * * * - Wilson Lau, Appalachian Beginning Forest Farmer Coalition, Verdure Sciences, and Edward Alstat awarded for outstanding contributions to the herbal industry * * * The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) announced its 2020 awards, given to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the continued success of the herbal products industry.   more

Appalachian Voices: Virginia Governor Signs Pipeline Bill That Protects Consumers
BOONE, North Carolina, April 9 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following statement by Virginia Program Manager Peter Anderson: This week, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed into law HB 167, which protects utility customers from paying for large new gas pipeline costs if the State Corporation Commission (SCC) determines that new pipeline capacity is not necessary for reliability and is not the least-cost way to meet electricity demand. Delegate Lee Ware was the chief patron of the bill, whi  more

ARC Provides New Resources Documenting COVID-19 Spread in Appalachia in Relation to Rest of Nation
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Appalachian Regional Commission issued the following news release: * * * - Real-Time Data Maps Spread of Coronavirus at Regional Level; Searchable Database Offers Insight On Confirmed Cases in Relation to Hospital Beds and Demographics at County Level. * * * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced announced two new tools documenting the spread of COVID-19 at the regional and county levels. The first tool, the COVID-19 Cases in Appalachia map, displays  more

East Tennessee State University: Fossil Plants Provide Clues to Changing Environments in Tennessee's Past
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 7 [TNSbiologyresearch] -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news on April 2: The Gray Fossil Site in Gray, Tennessee, is famous for preserving the remains of a 5-million-year-old Appalachian ecosystem. Not only do these fossils include a variety of ancient animals like rhinos, mastodons and pandas, they also include a forest's worth of ancient plants. And that list of plants is now a bit longer thanks to a pair of recent studies identifying two   more

National Park Service: Update - Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Is Further Modifying Operations to Implement Local Health Guidance
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service issued the following news release: In response to orders issued by Pennsylvania's Governor Wolf and New Jersey's Governor Murphy and advisories from the CDC and local, county, and state public health officials, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Effec  more

Rep. Trone Announces $1 Million Appalachian Regional Commission Grant to the Board of County Commissioners of Garrett County
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman David Trone (D-Md.) announced $1,000,000 in funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to construct an access road in Garrett County, Maryland. The grant provides funding for a local access road along Springs Road in Grantsville, Maryland, creating a connection to two major roadways, US 40 and US 219 N. This area is designated as a prime region for economic growth and developme  more

Sens. Capito, Manchin Announce Funding Opportunity for College Students Impacted by Coronavirus
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the potential for $66,559,082 from the U.S. Department of Education for Higher Education Institutions West Virginia. Specifically, the funding, which was made possible following President Donald J. Trump's signing of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securit  more

Sens. Manchin, Capito Announce Funding Opportunity for College Students Impacted by Coronavirus
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 11 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on April 10: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the potential for $66,559,082 from the U.S. Department of Education for Higher Education Institutions West Virginia. Specifically, the funding, which was made possible following President Donald J. Trump's signing of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Econ  more

Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $200,000 in Federal Funding for Prattsburgh Business District Wastewater Project
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * - The Town Of Prattsburgh's Current Wastewater Treatment System Is Only Used By The Local School District; Regional Investment Will Be Used To Build Sewage System Capable Of Supporting Business Growth In Town Central Business District - Schumer, Gillibrand Say $ Will Lead To Economic Revitalization Of Town & Bring New Jobs To Prattsburgh * * * After calling for funding to support Prattsbu  more

West Virginia PSC Issues Order Involving Thornton Cooper Vs. Appalachian Power
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 7 -- The Public Service Commission of West Virginia issued the following order (Case No. 20-0331-E-C): THORNTON COOPER, South Charleston, Kanawha County, Complainant, V. APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY, a public utility, Defendant. COMMISSION ORDER On April 6, 2020, Thornton Cooper filed a verified formal complaint against Appalachian Power Company. The Complainant also requested interim relief. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Defendant is required to satisfy the f  more