Capito and Manchin Announce More Than $2.4M in ARC Grants for West Virginia

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U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a total of $2,424,400 to support economic development projects in Huntington, Davis and at community colleges across West Virginia.

"While I am encouraged that the new administration is already taking action to roll-back eight years of harmful regulations, we must also continue addressing the current needs of West Virginia's struggling coal communities that have suffered from regulatory overreach. These POWER grants are a positive step toward economic recovery and diversification in West Virginia," said Senator Capito.

"This funding will help create jobs, diversify our state's economy and support the Huntington and Davis communities," Senator Manchin said. "ARC funding continues to be a tremendous asset to economic development in West Virginia. This funding is not only an investment in economic development but also in the quality of life for so many West Virginians."

"Each one of these investments is a catalyst for West Virginia's economic future." said Appalachian Regional Commission Federal Co-Chair Earl F. Gohl. "Together they are creating jobs, building economic momentum, and proving that Appalachia is America's next great investment opportunity."

"The grant from ARC is a critical component in the development of our Highlawn brownfield project," Huntington Mayor Steve Williams said. "It provides us the opportunity to actively begin preparing the property for development. We have worked hard for this and appreciate the unending support we have received from our congressional delegation."

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