Appalachian Regional Commission
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is a United States federal–state partnership that works with the people of Appalachia to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life. Congress established ARC to bring the region into socioeconomic parity with the rest of the nation.The Appalachian Region, as defined by Congress, includes all of West Virginia and portions of 12 other states: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. ARC serves 423 counties and 8 independent cities that encompass roughly , with a population of more than 25 million people.
The Appalachian Regional Commission has 14 members: the governors of the 13 Appalachian states and a federal co-chair, who is appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. A professional staff carries out the work of the Commission.
The current federal co-chair is Gayle Conelly Manchin. Manchin was appointed by President Joe Biden and confirmed by the Senate on April 29, 2021, by voice vote. The 2024 states' co-chair is Tennessee governor Bill Lee. Grassroots participation is provided through 73 local development districts, which are multi-county organizations with boards made up of elected officials, business people, and other local leaders. The ARC is a planning, research, advocacy, and funding organization. It does not have any governing power within the region. Provided by Wikipedia
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Appalachia : journal of the Appalachian Regional Commission.
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Appalachian data book, summary volume.
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Challenges for Appalachia--energy, environment, and natural resources : a handbook of reference materials /
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An analysis of housing and building codes in Tennessee /
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Acid mine drainage in Appalachia.
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Report of recommendations /
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A final report to the Appalachian Regional Commission from the Tennessee State Planning Office, Natural Resource Section, July 1975.
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Appalachia then and now : examining changes to the Appalachian Region since 1965.
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Local Foods, Local Places : a community driven action plan for Honolulu and the Kakaako District.
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