Marco Rubio confirmed as Secretary of State with unanimous Senate support
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has expressed her support for Marco Rubio's confirmation as U.S. Secretary of State.
Senate passes Laken Riley Act with bipartisan support
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, cast her vote in favor of the Laken Riley Act today.
Capito congratulates Trump and Vance on inauguration
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has extended her congratulations to President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Vance following their inauguration.
- EPA grants West Virginia authority over Class VI carbon capture wells
- Capito announces significant broadband investment funding for West Virginia's rural areas
- Capito questions Zeldin on energy reliability and EPA's core mission
- Senate hearing reviews Lee Zeldin's nomination for EPA administrator
- Senator Capito advocates for Laken Riley Act on Senate floor
Capito questions transportation nominee on infrastructure act and safety measures
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, questioned Sean Duffy during his confirmation hearing as President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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Capito welcomes former governor Jim Justice as new U.S. senator
Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito expressed her welcome to Jim Justice, who has joined the U.S. Senate as a representative for West Virginia.
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SNAP benefit theft replacements end as new legislation lacks extension
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has announced the conclusion of its program to replace stolen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
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Capito announces key committee roles for 119th Congress
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced her committee assignments for the 119th Congress.
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2023: West Virginia ranks 7th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $15,899,471
In 2023, West Virginia received $15,899,471 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking seventh nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
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Capito supports debate on Laken Riley Act for stricter immigration enforcement
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has cast her vote to initiate debate on the Laken Riley Act, a bill she co-sponsored.
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West Virginia joins national initiative to improve maternal and infant health
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) has announced that the state is among 15 selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to join the Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model.
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Capito announces over $32 million in grants for West Virginia transportation projects
On January 8, 2025, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced four grants totaling $32,310,286 through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program.
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West Virginia joins national effort for substance disorder treatment awareness
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is joining forces with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to mark the first National Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month.
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Senator Capito criticizes federal spending, promotes Department of Government Efficiency
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) delivered a speech on the Senate floor, addressing concerns over government waste and advocating for increased efficiency through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
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West Virginia sees more property tax revenue in Q3 2024
The third quarter of 2024 brought in $4 million in property tax revenue for West Virginia, a 100% increase from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
