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West Virginia updates 2025 sport fishing advisory without major changes

By Mountain State Times | Jan 27, 2025

The West Virginia Department of Health has announced the release of the 2025 Sport Fish Consumption Advisory.

Capito supports Bessent's confirmation as Secretary of the Treasury

By Mountain State Times | Jan 27, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has expressed her support for the confirmation of Scott Bessent as the new Secretary of the Treasury.

Bipartisan bill reintroduced to aid small businesses against cyber threats

By Mountain State Times | Jan 27, 2025

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and John Hickenlooper have reintroduced the bipartisan Insure Cybersecurity Act, aimed at protecting consumers and small businesses from cyberattacks by clarifying information about cyber insurance policies.

Capito supports Noem's confirmation as Homeland Security Secretary

By Mountain State Times | Jan 25, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, has announced her support for Governor Kristi Noem's confirmation as Secretary of the U.S. Department of...

West Virginia's health department sees leadership change as Sherri Young steps down

By Mountain State Times | Jan 24, 2025

Outgoing Cabinet Secretary Dr. Sherri Young expressed gratitude to the people of West Virginia for the opportunity to lead the Department of Health and thanked her staff for their dedication in advancing public health.

Senator Capito supports Pete Hegseth's confirmation as Secretary of Defense

By Mountain State Times | Jan 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, has announced her support for Pete Hegseth as the new Secretary of Defense.

Senators introduce bill targeting IRS's unauthorized 'Direct File' tax program

By Mountain State Times | Jan 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, alongside 10 Senate Republican colleagues led by U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn, has introduced the Fostering Autonomy in Independent Returns by Prohibiting Redundant and Extralegal Programs (FAIR PREP) Act.

Capito supports Trump's move to label Houthis as foreign terrorists

By Mountain State Times | Jan 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito praised President Donald J. Trump for re-designating Ansarallah, known as the Houthis, as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO).

West Virginia reports significant drop in overdose deaths

By Mountain State Times | Jan 23, 2025

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), through its Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP), has reported ongoing progress in reducing overdose deaths across the state.

Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as new CIA director

By Mountain State Times | Jan 23, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving on the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, has announced her support for John Ratcliffe as the new Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

Senator Capito supports Lee Zeldin for EPA Administrator

By Mountain State Times | Jan 23, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, has cast her vote in favor of advancing Lee Zeldin's nomination as the administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Lawmakers urge Trump to reinstate pro-life policies

By Mountain State Times | Jan 22, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, along with other lawmakers, has signed a letter urging President Donald Trump to reinstate and expand pro-life policies as he begins his new administration.

Stefanik nominated by Trump for UN Ambassador; introduced by Sen. Capito

By Mountain State Times | Jan 21, 2025

During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito introduced Congresswoman Elise Stefanik as President Donald J. Trump's nominee for the role of U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.

Senator Capito supports Trump's initial executive orders focusing on national issues

By Mountain State Times | Jan 21, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has expressed her support for the executive orders signed by President Donald J. Trump on his first day in office.

Capito supports Trump’s executive orders on American energy

By Mountain State Times | Jan 21, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, serving as Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, has expressed her support for President Trump's recent executive orders focused on American energy.

Marco Rubio confirmed as Secretary of State with unanimous Senate support

By Mountain State Times | Jan 20, 2025

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

By Mountain State Times | Jan 20, 2025

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

By Mountain State Times | Jan 20, 2025

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

By Mountain State Times | Jan 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted West Virginia the authority to oversee and administer the Class VI well program in the state.