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How many H-1B petitions were made by West Virginia employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024?

By Mountain State Times | Mar 3, 2025

Employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry based in West Virginia submitted one H-1B petition during 2024.

Senators urge NCAA for clarity on policy regarding locker room access

By Mountain State Times | Mar 3, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito and a group of Republican colleagues have reached out to NCAA President Charlie Baker, requesting further clarification on the organization's policies regarding biological males in women's locker rooms.

West Virginia: Medicare dependency reached 6.9% in 2022

By Mountain State Times | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.9% of income in West Virginia, providing an average of $3,456 per capita to residents.

West Virginia: Social Security made up 9.7% of total income in 2022

By Mountain State Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 9.7% of income in West Virginia, providing an average of $4,864 per capita to residents.

West Virginia: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.2% of income in 2022

By Mountain State Times | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.2% of income in West Virginia, providing an average of $1,581 per capita to residents.

Bipartisan bill introduced to expand access to cardiac rehabilitation services

By Mountain State Times | Feb 27, 2025

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Amy Klobuchar have introduced new legislation aimed at improving access to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services.

Senate votes against Biden-era methane emissions charge

By Mountain State Times | Feb 27, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, has voted to overturn a regulation from the Biden administration concerning natural gas emissions.

Senator Capito examines implementation challenges in surface transportation policies

By Mountain State Times | Feb 26, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, presided over a hearing to assess the execution of surface transportation policies within the...

Senator Capito supports Jamieson Greer's confirmation as U.S. Trade Representative

By Mountain State Times | Feb 26, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito from West Virginia has announced her support for Jamieson Greer as the new United States Trade Representative (USTR).

Capito leads hearing on IIJA's impact on surface transportation

By Mountain State Times | Feb 26, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, recently led a hearing focused on assessing the implementation of surface transportation policies under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...

West Virginia delegation supports federal disaster aid after severe storms

By Mountain State Times | Feb 26, 2025

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, along with Representatives Carol Miller and Riley Moore, expressed their approval of President Donald Trump's decision to authorize Individual Assistance for West Virginia counties affected by...

Workshop offers guidance on creating farm food safety plans

By Mountain State Times | Feb 25, 2025

Learn how to create a farm food safety plan in an upcoming online event scheduled for March 11, 2025.

West Virginia sees significant drop in overdose deaths

By Mountain State Times | Feb 25, 2025

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), through its Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP), is reporting a significant reduction in overdose deaths across the state.

Capito and Warner push for improved rural historic tax credit act

By Mountain State Times | Feb 25, 2025

Last week, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Mark Warner reintroduced the Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act.

2 H-1B petitions filed by Transportation and Warehousing employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry in West Virginia in 2024

By Mountain State Times | Feb 24, 2025

Employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry based in West Virginia submitted two H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.