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Tag: American Rescue Plan
Many question governor’s plans for ARPA funds
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice submitted a bill meant to transfer $678 million in federal American Rescue Plan dollars to state development funds. Not everybody thinks that’s […]
$10M in ARPA funds for EMS
BY DAVE WILSON West Virginia lawmakers are working on a plan they hope can provide some long-term stability for emergency medical services agencies struggling to keep their […]
New federal guidelines remove restrictions on American Rescue Plan spending
MORGANTOWN — Updated guidelines released by the U.S. Department of the Treasury have essentially removed restrictions on how cities and counties can spend up to $10 million […]
Westover Council pushes annexation vote, taps Region VI to run Holland Avenue work
WESTOVER — At the request of Mayor Dave Johnson, Westover City Council opted Monday to table, or set aside, a vote finalizing annexation of 24.95 acres off […]
MUB’s industrial park sewer expansion funded by American Rescue Plan
MORGANTOWN — In late October, the Monongalia County Commission approved what was described as a “loose” budget for its first allotment of American Rescue Plan Act dollars. […]
Westover Council to consider Region VI to lead Holland Avenue project
MORGANTOWN — Between its allotment of American Rescue Plan funding and the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill signed by President Joe Biden on Monday, the city of Westover […]
Council holds workshop to discuss funds
KINGWOOD — Kingwood City Council members will hold a workshop with representatives from the sewer and water boards to discuss possible funding for some of their proposed […]
Mon Commission says it will not solicit public input on use of ARP money
MORGANTOWN — When it comes to use of the county’s roughly $20.5 million in American Rescue Plan funds, the buck stops with the Monongalia County Commission. And […]
Morgantown Council questions MUB, gives first nod to rate increases
MORGANTOWN — It was clear members of Morgantown City Council are hearing from constituents still on edge following recent flooding as they put a number of questions […]
