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Capito supports EPA nominations advancing to full Senate

By Mountain State Times | Mar 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, serving as Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, has voted to advance the nominations of David Fotouhi and Aaron Szabo for key positions within the Environmental Protection Agency...

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Capito addresses NRC conference highlighting nuclear energy's future

By Mountain State Times | Mar 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito recently delivered the keynote address at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) Regulatory Information Conference in Washington, D.C. As Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, she...

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Bipartisan resolution introduced to honor 113 years of Girl Scouts' contributions

By Mountain State Times | Mar 13, 2025

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito, Tammy Duckworth, Susan Collins, and Jeanne Shaheen have introduced a bipartisan resolution to honor the 113th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of America.

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West Virginia ranks highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 28.9% in 2022

By Mountain State Times | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 28.9% of income in West Virginia—ranking it the most dependent among U.S. states.

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West Virginia ranks highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $14,450 in 2022

By Mountain State Times | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, residents of West Virginia received an average of $14,450 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it highest in the nation.

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West Virginia strengthens efforts to improve state's foster care system

By Mountain State Times | Mar 12, 2025

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is increasing its collaboration with state and local leaders to improve the foster care system.

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Republican senators back Trump's plan for stronger U.S. offensive cyber measures

By Mountain State Times | Mar 12, 2025

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Roger Wicker have spearheaded a letter to President Donald J. Trump, expressing support from Senate Republicans for enhancing U.S. offensive cyber capabilities.

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Capito supports EPA's rollback of Biden-era energy regulations

By Mountain State Times | Mar 12, 2025

Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, expressed approval for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) decision to begin deregulating rules from the Biden administration.

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Capito supports Trump's updated definition of waters of the United States

By Mountain State Times | Mar 12, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has expressed her approval of the Trump administration's recent update to the definition of "waters of the United States" (WOTUS).

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Credit for Caring Act reintroduced by Senators Capito and Bennet

By Mountain State Times | Mar 11, 2025

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Michael Bennet have reintroduced the Credit for Caring Act, which aims to provide financial relief to family caregivers.

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West Virginia sees 2 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry during 2024

By Mountain State Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2024, two H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry located in West Virginia.

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Bipartisan group urges USDA action on farmer disaster relief

By Mountain State Times | Mar 10, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia, has joined a bipartisan initiative to expedite disaster assistance for farmers affected by recent natural disasters.

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Analysis: West Virginia among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Mountain State Times | Mar 6, 2025

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.

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Senators call on NRC to update nuclear environmental review process

By Mountain State Times | Mar 6, 2025

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito, Sheldon Whitehouse, Cynthia Lummis, and Mark Kelly have collectively urged the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to enhance its environmental review requirements.

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Capito joins bipartisan effort with new bill targeting fentanyl crisis

By Mountain State Times | Mar 6, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has aligned with a bipartisan group to introduce the HIDTA Enhancement Act, a legislative proposal designed to address the drug trafficking crisis, specifically targeting fentanyl in West Virginia.

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Senate committee examines EPA nominees' views on state collaboration and energy policies

By Mountain State Times | Mar 5, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of David Fotouhi and Aaron Szabo for key positions within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Capito leads hearing on EPA leadership nominations

By Mountain State Times | Mar 5, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of David Fotouhi and Aaron Szabo for key positions at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Senator Capito responds to commerce secretary's review of BEAD funding

By Mountain State Times | Mar 5, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, issued a statement in response to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's announcement regarding the BEAD program.

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Senator Capito supports Trump's congressional address

By Mountain State Times | Mar 4, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Republican Leadership, issued a statement following President Donald J. Trump's address to Congress.

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West Virginia: Residents received $5.09 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Mountain State Times | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.7% of income in West Virginia, providing an average of $2,865 per capita to residents.