EDA awards over $15 million in grants for economic development projects in West Virginia in 2023
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued 23 grants totaling $15,899,471 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in West Virginia.
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).
Chairman Capito discusses transportation principles at Senate hearing with DOT Secretary
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing aimed at developing the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill in Washington, D.C. The hearing included the...
- Bipartisan bill introduced to boost healthy food access in underserved areas
- Senator Capito and Secretary Duffy discuss transportation bill and project backlog challenges
- West Virginia’s ‘Mountaineer Mile’ initiative promotes daily walking for health
- West Virginia recognizes National Child Abuse Prevention Month with Wear Blue Day initiative
- 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
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, has issued a statement regarding the nomination of Karen Evans.
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Capito outlines goals for surface transportation reauthorization in op-ed
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, has contributed an op-ed to the Washington Times detailing her perspective on the Surface...
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How many H-1B petitions made by West Virginia employers were approved during 2024?
In 2024, 98.2% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in West Virginia were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Senator Capito questions EPA, FWS nominees on regulations impacting West Virginia
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito led a hearing in Washington, D.C., focusing on the nominations of Brian Nesvik for Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Jessica Kramer for Assistant Administrator for the Office of Water...
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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.
