# ARC Updates - Appalachian Regional Commission

- ARC Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin, Gov. Beshear Award Millions in Flood Recovery Funds; Announce Coach John Calipari as Keynote Speaker of ARC 2023 Conference in Ashland, KY  ASHLAND, Ky., July 18, 2023— Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin and ARC States’ Co-Chair Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky announced more than $5 million to help Kentucky’s flood-impacted communities recover and rebuild. They also announced that registration is now officially open for ARC’s 2023 Annual Conference, “Appalachia Rises©: Resilience, Strength, [&#8230;]The post ARC Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin, Gov. Beshear Award Millions in Flood Recovery Funds; Announce Coach John Calipari as Keynote Speaker of ARC 2023 Conference in Ashland, KY  appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Named 2023 Appalachian Regional Commission States’ Co-Chair Governor Beshear will work alongside ARC’s Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin and fellow Appalachian state governors to boost economic and community growth across the region. WASHINGTON, D.C., January 4, 2023—Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has been elected by his fellow Appalachian governors to serve as the 2023 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) states’ co-chair. As part of ARC’s [&#8230;]The post Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Named 2023 Appalachian Regional Commission States’ Co-Chair appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- State of Maryland to Co-Host the Appalachian Regional Commission Annual Conference, October 17-19, 2022  Governors and Special Guest Cal Ripken Jr. to Highlight Collaboration Across State Lines  WASHINGTON, DC, August 2, 2022—The State of Maryland will co-host the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)’s Annual Conference in Flintstone, Maryland at the Rocky Gap Resort, October 17-19, 2022. The official theme of this year’s conference is “One Appalachia: Connection &#38; Collaboration” to [&#8230;]The post State of Maryland to Co-Host the Appalachian Regional Commission Annual Conference, October 17-19, 2022  appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Legislative Update: President Biden Signs Consolidated Appropriations Act, Which Includes $195 Million for ARC Last week, President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which includes $195 million for the Appalachian Regional Commission for FY22. The funding represents an increase of $15 million over the FY21 amount. Compared to FY21, the legislation provides a $10 million increase in POWER funding, a $3 million increase in INSPIRE funding, and an increase [&#8230;]The post Legislative Update: President Biden Signs Consolidated Appropriations Act, Which Includes $195 Million for ARC appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Appalachian Regional Commission to Launch Virtual “Roadshow” Series to Showcase Impact of Strategic Investments in Appalachian Communities Launching March 1, the Virtual Event Series Will Feature Governors, Community Members, and Economic Development Professionals Highlighting Workforce Development WASHINGTON, D.C., February 10, 2022—Following the reveal of its new 2022–2026 strategic plan, “Appalachia Envisioned,” the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) will embark on a virtual event series to highlight how ARC’s investments are transforming Appalachian communities [&#8230;]The post Appalachian Regional Commission to Launch Virtual “Roadshow” Series to Showcase Impact of Strategic Investments in Appalachian Communities appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Named 2022 Appalachian Regional Commission States’ Co-Chair WASHINGTON, D.C., January 3, 2022—Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has been selected to serve as the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) states’ co-chair for 2022. As part of ARC’s unique federal-state partnership structure, the states’ co-chair works with the federal office of the ARC and fellow Appalachian state governors to invest in economic growth across the Region’s [&#8230;]The post Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Named 2022 Appalachian Regional Commission States’ Co-Chair appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- ARC and U.S. EPA Announce Partnership on Community Capacity-Building Pilot Program WASHINGTON, D.C.,&#160;November&#160;29, 2021—During today’s&#160;meeting of the&#160;Interagency Working Group&#160;(IWG)&#160;on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization,&#160;the&#160;Appalachian Regional Commission&#160;(ARC)&#160;and&#160;the&#160;U.S.&#160;Environmental Protection Agency&#160;(EPA)&#160;announced their partnership&#160;on&#160;the&#160;Community Capacity-Building Pilot Program, which will&#160;help&#160;local&#160;development&#160;districts (LDDs) and local elected officials strategically deploy American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Local Fiscal Recovery&#160;Funds&#160;to reignite their regional economies.&#160;&#160; “We are so pleased to join forces with the [&#8230;]The post ARC and U.S. EPA Announce Partnership on Community Capacity-Building Pilot Program appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- ARC Awards $5.5 Million to 17 Projects that Provide Training and Work Support to Individuals Recovering from Substance Use Disorder The second round of 2021 INvestments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) grants expand on collaborative recovery-to-work efforts to help Appalachian communities, businesses, and individuals succeed. WASHINGTON, D.C., November 16, 2021—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $5.5 million to 17 projects through INvestments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE), an initiative addressing Appalachia’s substance [&#8230;]The post ARC Awards $5.5 Million to 17 Projects that Provide Training and Work Support to Individuals Recovering from Substance Use Disorder appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Legislative Update: President Biden Signs Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Which Includes $1 Billion for ARC Over Five Years President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) today, which includes $1 billion over five years for the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), starting in FY22 with $200 million. The funding through IIJA is in addition to ARC’s pending appropriation of $210 million through the FY22 Energy &#38; Water Development Appropriations Act. The infrastructure [&#8230;]The post Legislative Update: President Biden Signs Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Which Includes $1 Billion for ARC Over Five Years appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- ARC Unveils New 2022-2026 Strategic Plan During Annual Conference in St. Paul, Virginia Incorporating feedback&#160;from&#160;over&#160;1,800 Appalachian stakeholders, the new strategic plan provides a roadmap&#160;for&#160;accelerating&#160;economic&#160;growth&#160;in the Region.&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; St. Paul, Va.,&#160;October 6, 2021—Today, during the&#160;opening plenary of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)’s&#160;annual&#160;conference&#160;in St. Paul, Virginia, Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin&#160;provided a preview of&#160;ARC’s new 2022-2026 Strategic Plan.&#160;The strategic plan,&#160;Appalachia Envisioned: A New Era of Opportunity,&#160;is expected to be formally approved by [&#8230;]The post ARC Unveils New 2022-2026 Strategic Plan During Annual Conference in St. Paul, Virginia appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.