West Virginia ranks 40 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary
West Virginia ranks 40 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $40,339 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).
West Virginia’s ‘Mountaineer Mile’ initiative promotes daily walking for health
The West Virginia Department of Health, Department of Human Services, and Department of Health Facilities have announced their involvement in Governor Patrick Morrisey’s "Mountaineer Mile" initiative.
West Virginia recognizes National Child Abuse Prevention Month with Wear Blue Day initiative
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is calling attention to National Child Abuse Prevention Month throughout April.
- Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry file 44 H-1B petitions in West Virginia throughout 2024
- Karen Evans nominated as DHS Under Secretary for Management
- Capito outlines goals for surface transportation reauthorization in op-ed
- How many H-1B petitions made by West Virginia employers were approved during 2024?
- Senator Capito questions EPA, FWS nominees on regulations impacting West Virginia
Senate committee reviews nominations for key roles in EPA and Fish & Wildlife Service
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, presided over a hearing to evaluate three key nominations for positions within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United States Fish and...
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West Virginia’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis
In 2022, government transfers contributed 28.9% of income in West Virginia. How does this compare to historical figures?
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West Virginia updates process for issuing certified death certificates
The West Virginia Department of Health has announced a modification in the process for issuing certified death certificates.
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Capito supports Bhattacharya's appointment as new NIH director
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as the chairman of the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, has announced her support for Jay Bhattacharya...
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1 H-1B petition filed by Wholesale Trade employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry in West Virginia in 2024
In 2024, one H-1B petition were filed by an employer classified under the Wholesale Trade industry located in West Virginia, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Dr. Arvin Singh takes office as new Secretary of Health for West Virginia
Dr. Arvin Singh has been sworn in as the new Secretary of Health for West Virginia.
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Senator Capito visits Kanawha Valley Senior Services during community champion week
Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Kanawha Valley Senior Services (KVSS) in Charleston, West Virginia.
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Senator Capito hosts empowerment event for girls at Braxton County Middle School
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito brought her West Virginia Girls Rise Up program to Braxton County Middle School in Sutton, West Virginia.
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Senator Capito discusses development projects during visits to Grant and Hampshire counties
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Petersburg and Moorefield in West Virginia to discuss economic development and broadband expansion.
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West Virginia expands D-SNAP benefits after recent flooding impacts two more counties
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has announced the approval to extend Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits to residents in Logan and Wayne counties, affected by recent flooding.
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Senator Capito discusses economic initiatives and broadband expansion in West Virginia counties
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Petersburg and Moorefield in West Virginia to engage with community leaders and business professionals on economic development and broadband expansion.
