Capito announces significant broadband investment funding for West Virginia's rural areas
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced substantial funding for broadband expansion in West Virginia's rural areas.
Capito questions Zeldin on energy reliability and EPA's core mission
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, questioned Lee Zeldin during a hearing on his nomination as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Senate hearing reviews Lee Zeldin's nomination for EPA administrator
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, presided over a hearing regarding the nomination of Lee Zeldin as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Senator Capito advocates for Laken Riley Act on Senate floor
- Capito questions transportation nominee on infrastructure act and safety measures
- Capito welcomes former governor Jim Justice as new U.S. senator
- SNAP benefit theft replacements end as new legislation lacks extension
- Capito announces key committee roles for 119th Congress
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.
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Senator Capito appointed chairman of Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has been named Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) for the 119th Congress.
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West Virginia offers free radon test kits during National Radon Action Month
The West Virginia Department of Health is offering free radon test kits to residents as part of an initiative coinciding with National Radon Action Month.
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West Virginia sees less individual income tax revenue in Q3 2024
The third quarter of 2024 brought in $533 million in individual income tax revenue for West Virginia, an 11.9% decrease from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Analysis: West Virginia one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Mountain State Times shows that West Virginia is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
