$1.2 billion investment into Appalachian infrastructure across 11 states
The Biden administration announced a $1.2 billion investment into Appalachian infrastructure across 11 states in cooperation with the Department of Transportation (DOT), with close to $35 million earmarked for Tennessee and Virginia this year. According to a release from the Department of Transportation, the contribution will increase funds for the Appalachian Development Highway System by 146% compared to the previous fiscal year. Over the next five years, the bill will provide more than $1.2 billion to states within the system, and fiscal year 2022 will see $246 million distributed for use.
Below is a state-by-state breakdown of the funds:
| Alabama | 73,875,000 |
| Georgia | 13,631,405 |
| Kentucky | 13,593,036 |
| Maryland | 11,072,956 |
| Mississippi | 10,285,444 |
| North Carolina | 16,149,326 |
| Ohio | 18,530,495 |
| Pennsylvania | 17,084,430 |
| Tennessee | 14,730,576 |
| Virginia | 19,962,161 |
| West Virginia | 37,335,171 |
| Total | 246,250,000 |
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