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Senate hearing reviews Lee Zeldin's nomination for EPA administrator

By Mountain State Times | Jan 16, 2025

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).

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Senator Capito advocates for Laken Riley Act on Senate floor

By Mountain State Times | Jan 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito addressed the Senate floor today, underscoring the importance of the Laken Riley Act, which aims to enhance border security and address issues related to criminal illegal immigrants.

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Capito questions transportation nominee on infrastructure act and safety measures

By Mountain State Times | Jan 15, 2025

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

By Mountain State Times | Jan 14, 2025

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

By Mountain State Times | Jan 10, 2025

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

By Mountain State Times | Jan 10, 2025

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

By Mountain State Times | Jan 9, 2025

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

By Mountain State Times | Jan 9, 2025

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

By Mountain State Times | Jan 9, 2025

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

By Mountain State Times | Jan 8, 2025

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

By Mountain State Times | Jan 8, 2025

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

By Mountain State Times | Jan 8, 2025

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

By Mountain State Times | Jan 7, 2025

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

By Mountain State Times | Jan 7, 2025

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

By Mountain State Times | Jan 7, 2025

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

By Mountain State Times | Jan 6, 2025

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

By Mountain State Times | Jan 6, 2025

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.

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West Virginia health department advises caution during post-storm outdoor activities

By Mountain State Times | Jan 6, 2025

The West Virginia Department of Health is advising residents to prioritize safety when shoveling snow and engaging in outdoor activities after recent inclement weather.

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West Virginia advises residents on staying safe during winter storm power outages

By Mountain State Times | Jan 6, 2025

As a severe winter storm affects the region, many residents in West Virginia are facing power outages amid freezing temperatures.

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Capito supports certification of Trump's presidential victory

By Mountain State Times | Jan 6, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia has expressed her satisfaction with the certification of electoral votes that confirmed Donald J. Trump as President.