Governor Named Co-Chair of Appalachian Regional Commission for 2026

Governor Named Co-Chair of Appalachian Regional Commission for 2026

A governor has been selected by fellow state leaders to serve as the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Co-Chair for 2026, according to a social media post. The governor praised their state's efforts to boost the economy and create opportunities for residents. They expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with other states in the…

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves Named 2026 Appalachian Regional Commission States’ Co-Chair

Gov. Reeves will work alongside ARC’s Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin and fellow Appalachian state governors to boost economic growth across the 13-state region. Washington, D.C., January 5, 2026 – Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has been elected by his fellow Appalachian governors to serve as the 2026 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) States’ Co-Chair. As part of ARC’s federal-state partnership structure, the States’ Co-Chair works collab…