By South Asheville News |
May 1, 2024
U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) and Congressman David Trone (MD-06) have jointly introduced the Appalachian Regional Continuing (ARC) Development Act of 2024 aimed at promoting economic development in rural Appalachian communities while reducing bureaucratic obstacles hindering progress along the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS).The legislation addresses the challenges faced by Appalachian states in accessing federal funding beyond the current ADHS mileage limitations, particularly for the completion of corridors serving extremely rural communities....