Kaine supports Appalachian Regional Commission Gene Marrano October 10, 2017 1 minute read Sen. Tim Kaine A regional commission that’s on the Trump Administration budget chopping block has Virginia’s junior US senator concerned. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on Tim Kaine and the Appalachian Regional Commission: Share: Post navigation Previous: Libertarian candidate weighs in on President’s endorsement in governor’s raceNext: Current, former vice presidents to campaign for Gillespie, Northam Related Stories Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026 Walk & Roll safety event is about showing kids how to be safe when walking or biking along busy roadways Gene Marrano April 8, 2026