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Senator Capito supports fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act

By Mountain State Times | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) has cast her vote in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA).

Capito secures DOJ grant for law enforcement resources in Poca

By Mountain State Times | Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced a Congressionally Directed Spending award from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Town of Poca, West Virginia.

Senator Capito raises concerns over EPA spending in Inflation Reduction Act programs

By Mountain State Times | Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has expressed concerns over the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) spending on programs established by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

West Virginia receives CMS approval for five-year Medicaid program extension

By Mountain State Times | Dec 16, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) has announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved a five-year extension of the Evolving West Virginia Medicaid’s Behavioral...

Monongalia County schools honored for promoting student wellness

By Mountain State Times | Dec 16, 2024

Two schools in Monongalia County, North Elementary School and Brookhaven Elementary School, have been recognized for their efforts in promoting student health and wellness.

West Virginia state health officer steps down after impactful tenure

By Mountain State Times | Dec 16, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Health has announced the departure of Dr. Matthew Christiansen from his position as state health officer.

West Virginia receives major disaster declaration following storm damage

By Mountain State Times | Dec 12, 2024

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin, along with U.S. Representatives Carol Miller and Alex Mooney, have announced the approval of a Major Disaster Declaration for West Virginia by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

West Virginia's first Leaders Thrive cohort graduates from human services program

By Mountain State Times | Dec 12, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS) marked a milestone with the graduation of its first Leaders Thrive program participants.

West Virginia highlights successes in child welfare initiatives

By Mountain State Times | Dec 11, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services, has reported significant progress in child welfare throughout the past year.

Small business optimism hits highest level since June 2021

By Mountain State Times | Dec 11, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reported a significant rise in the Small Business Optimism Index for November, reaching 101.7 points.

Second Chance Reauthorization Act passes Senate unanimously

By Mountain State Times | Dec 11, 2024

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2024, a bipartisan effort led by Senators Shelley Moore Capito, Cory Booker, John Cornyn, and Dick Durbin.

FOIA Request Sent to West Virginia State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024

By Mountain State Times | Dec 10, 2024

FOIA Request to West Virginia State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024.

Federal grants support diverse projects across West Virginia

By Mountain State Times | Dec 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced a series of grants from various federal agencies to support multiple projects across West Virginia.

WIC expands lead testing through new partnership with state health office

By Mountain State Times | Dec 9, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Health's Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program has announced a partnership with the Office of Maternal, Child, and Family Health (OMCFH) to enhance lead testing in Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, and Ohio counties.

Analysis: West Virginia one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Mountain State Times | Dec 6, 2024

An analysis by Mountain State Times shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” West Virginia is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.