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My staff attended the dedication of Jack Jones Way in South Charleston in honor of the life and legacy of a member of our Greatest Generation, World War II Veteran Jackson Jones. It is my hope that all who pass through Jack Jones Way will be reminded of one of our nation’s best, as well as all the freedoms we enjoy thanks to his sacrifice.

This week my staff attended the grand opening of Buff City Soap in beautiful Vienna. I truly appreciate Buff City Soap’s owners as well as the Mid-Ohio Valley Chamber of Commerce for working hard to make this ribbon cutting celebration possible.

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MANCHIN ANNOUNCES $847K FROM AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES IN WEST VIRGINIA

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $847,527 from the American Rescue Plan to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) to support community-based mobile crisis intervention services for Medicaid beneficiaries who are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.
 
“The COVID-19 pandemic has placed additional pressures on many West Virginians battling mental health or substance use crises, and has often made it more difficult to receive or continue treatment. Connecting West Virginians who are in crisis with experienced mental and behavioral health professionals will help ensure our fellow West Virginians get the care they need in their communities and help prevent suicide or overdose-related deaths,” said Senator Manchin. “I have been fighting for funding to help states upgrade their crisis care programs and strategies, and I am pleased this funding from the American Rescue Plan will support mobile crisis intervention services for West Virginians in need. I will continue to advocate for funding to support mental health services and combat the drug epidemic in the Mountain State.”
 
This funding is distributed through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to support mobile crisis intervention services for West Virginians who are experiencing a mental health or substance use disorder crisis.

MANCHIN ANNOUNCES AN ADDITIONAL $561 FROM THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FOR YEAGER AIRPORT RUNWAY SAFETY PROJECT
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced an additional $561,995 from the American Rescue Plan to the Central West Virginia Regional Airport Authority at Yeager Airport for a runway safety project. Yesterday, Senator Manchin announced $5,057,961 in annual funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the same project. The funding from the American Rescue Plan increases the total funding to $5,619,956 and federal match to 100 percent.
 
The funding will be used to conduct an Environmental Impact Study of the proposed Yeager Airport Runway Safety Project to expand the airport runway safety area.
 
“When I voted for the American Rescue Plan, it included $8 billion for airports, funding that continues to assist West Virginia airports recover from the pandemic and expand their operations. This funding from the American Rescue Plan is great news for our state, and ensures the runway expansion project at Yeager Airport is fully funded with a 100 percent federal match,” said Senator Manchin. “Yeager Airport serves as a hub for manufacturing and businesses, spurring economic development in the region. As a pilot myself, I am committed to helping West Virginia’s airports grow and thrive.”
 
“The EIS grant is a major step forward to realize the airport’s goal of increased runway safety areas as well as the significant economic impact it will have on the state. This project will ensure any effects on Coonskin Park can be properly mitigated and the park will receive a benefit before any further action is taken,” said Nick Keller, CEO and Airport Director of Yeager Airport.
 
In March of 2020, Senators Manchin and Capito, along with U.S. Representatives Alex Mooney (WV-02) and Carol Miller (WV-03) sent a letter to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Stephen Dickson to show support for the proposed runway extension at Yeager Airport.