2025 ARC States’ Co-Chair Elected: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore

Elected by his fellow Appalachian state governors, Maryland Governor Wes Moore is now ARC’s 2025 States’ Co-Chair. He is the 72nd States’ Co-Chair in ARC’s history.

In his year-long position, Gov. Moore will work alongside ARC’s Federal Co-Chair and his fellow governors to continue investing in economic growth and innovation across the region. In fiscal year 2024, ARC invested nearly $365 million in 583 projects, which attracted an additional $5 billion in private investments across Appalachia.

Learn more about Gov. Moore and ARC’s leadership structure. And join us in thanking 2024 States’ Co-Chair Tennessee Governor Bill Lee for his leadership and contributions.

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