WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Appalachian Regional Commission issued the following news release: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced a $3.75 million grant to Appalachian Community Capital (ACC) for the ARC-ACC Emergency Business Response Assistance Program to strengthen and stabilize the Region's Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and other mission-driven development finance lenders serving small businesses impacted by COVID-19 related losses. Through this partners  more

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, May 14 -- Southwestern Electric Power issued the following news release: Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), an American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) company, has received Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) approval of its request to add 810 megawatts (MW) of wind energy. The APSC on May 5 modified and approved provisions of a unanimous settlement agreement filed Jan. 24, 2020, by the APSC General Staff, the Office of Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge,  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary by Lachlan Carey, associate fellow of Energy Security and Climate Change Program, and Stephen J. Naimoli, research associate of Energy Security and Climate Change Program: Politicians hope for windows of opportunity, activists try to create them, and sometimes, just sometimes, a global crisis can open one. In April, Joe Biden announced that he was going to "commence a process to meaningfully  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- Chatham University issued the following news: Kevin Hatala, Assistant Professor of Biology at Chatham University, is the primary author of a new study published in Nature Scientific Reports that provides in-depth analyses of the largest human fossil footprint site that has ever been discovered in Africa. Within an area of approximately 300 square-meters, the site near the village of Engare Sero in Tanzania contains over 400 human footprints, preserved in vo  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Kentucky, May 14 -- The University of the Cumberlands issued the following news release: High school juniors and seniors in 23 Appalachian Coalfields counties in Kentucky will have the option to develop cybersecurity skills and earn key industry certifications in two online computer science classes through University of the Cumberlands at no cost to the student this summer and fall. The Hazard, Kentucky-based Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program, Inc. (EKCEP), staff t  more

ATHENS, Ohio, May 11 -- Ohio University issued the following news release: The Ohio University Board of Trustees independently released the following press release, Monday, May 11: The Ohio University Board of Trustees reaffirmed their support of President M. Duane Nellis based on his strong performance, progress aligned to the implementation of the strategic framework and for the leadership stability and continuity he and his team are providing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Industries acros  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $3.75 million to Appalachian Community Capital of Christiansburg for the COVID-19 Emergency Response for Small to Medium Enterprises. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Community development lenders help get local projects off the ground, but they have come under stress during the coronavirus outbreak. ARC's award of $3.75  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Steve Stivers, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced a grant of $3.75 million from the COVID-19 Emergency Response for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to Appalachian Community Capital, benefitting Appalachian Growth Capital (AGC) in Ohio. Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH) applauded the announcement as a positive effort to support jobs, businesses, and non-profits throughout this pandemic. "Many CDFIs and l  more

MARYVILLE, Tennessee, May 16 -- Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: United States Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) said a $500,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for designing mountain bike and hiking trails along the Foothills Parkway in Cocke County will increase tourism and economic development opportunities in the area. "Cocke County is one of Tennessee's most economically distressed counties, and these mountain bike and hiking trail  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- 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 a $3.75 million grant for COVID-19 Emergency Response for Small to Medium Enterprises to Appalachian Community Capital (ACC). ACC will use this funding to help the region's development finance institutions make up for lost revenue as they temporarily defer loan payments. ARC estimates this grant will serve 400 busines  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- 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 $3,750,000 for Appalachian Community Development Financial Intuitions (CDFI) to provide support for small businesses amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. This funding is made available through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and will help support operat  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,750,000 for Appalachian Community Development Financial Intuitions (CDFI) to provide support for small businesses amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. This funding is made available through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and will help support operational costs   more

NEW YORK, May 12 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release: The New York Public Library of the Performing Arts has acquired the archive of Martha Graham, one of the most significant and influential voices of the modern dance movement. The multimedia collection from the Martha Graham Dance Company contains films of the groundbreaking dancer at the peak of her career, alongside photographs, choreographic notations, correspondence, and other historical materials. Marks the 1  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service announced it will award $4 million to fund 10 community forest projects across seven states to support the creation, expansion and enhancement of community spaces. The Forest Service will deliver the funding in the form of grants to local governments, tribes and qualified nonprofit organizations through its Community Forest Program. Th  more