1 H-1B petition filed by Wholesale Trade employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry in West Virginia in 2024

By Mountain State Times | Mar 24, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition were filed by an employer classified under the Wholesale Trade industry located in West Virginia, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Dr. Arvin Singh takes office as new Secretary of Health for West Virginia

By Mountain State Times | Mar 24, 2025

Dr. Arvin Singh has been sworn in as the new Secretary of Health for West Virginia.

Senator Capito visits Kanawha Valley Senior Services during community champion week

By Mountain State Times | Mar 20, 2025

Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Kanawha Valley Senior Services (KVSS) in Charleston, West Virginia.

Senator Capito hosts empowerment event for girls at Braxton County Middle School

By Mountain State Times | Mar 20, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito brought her West Virginia Girls Rise Up program to Braxton County Middle School in Sutton, West Virginia.

Senator Capito discusses development projects during visits to Grant and Hampshire counties

By Mountain State Times | Mar 19, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Petersburg and Moorefield in West Virginia to discuss economic development and broadband expansion.

West Virginia expands D-SNAP benefits after recent flooding impacts two more counties

By Mountain State Times | Mar 19, 2025

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has announced the approval to extend Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits to residents in Logan and Wayne counties, affected by recent flooding.

Senator Capito discusses economic initiatives and broadband expansion in West Virginia counties

By Mountain State Times | Mar 19, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Petersburg and Moorefield in West Virginia to engage with community leaders and business professionals on economic development and broadband expansion.

Senator Capito visits Morgantown and Bridgeport for project updates

By Mountain State Times | Mar 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, visited Morgantown and Bridgeport in West Virginia today.

West Virginia strengthens child welfare workforce with new hires

By Mountain State Times | Mar 18, 2025

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is taking steps to address staffing needs within the Bureau for Social Services (BSS).

An employer classified under the Information industry file 1 H-1B petition in West Virginia throughout 2024

By Mountain State Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition were filed by an employer classified under the Information industry located in West Virginia, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Senator Capito visits Boone Memorial Hospital, reviews funded projects

By Mountain State Times | Mar 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Boone Memorial Hospital in Madison, West Virginia, to meet with the hospital's leadership and tour its facilities.

Trump signs resolution overturning natural gas tax

By Mountain State Times | Mar 17, 2025

On Friday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito attended a White House ceremony where President Trump signed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution.

Senator Capito supports HALT Fentanyl Act to address opioid crisis

By Mountain State Times | Mar 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has voted in favor of the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) Fentanyl Act, a piece of legislation she co-sponsored.

Capito votes for resolution to prevent government shutdown

By Mountain State Times | Mar 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a key figure on the Senate Appropriations Committee, has voted in favor of a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown.

Capito backs bill targeting eco-terrorism against energy infrastructure

By Mountain State Times | Mar 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has joined a group of Republican Senate colleagues to introduce the Safe and Secure Transportation of American Energy Act.

West Virginia offers disaster SNAP aid to flood-hit counties

By Mountain State Times | Mar 13, 2025

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has announced that residents of Mercer, McDowell, Mingo, and Wyoming counties impacted by recent flooding may qualify for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits.

West Virginia health officials issue alert after potential measles exposure at Dulles Airport

By Mountain State Times | Mar 13, 2025

The West Virginia Bureau for Public Health has issued an alert following a confirmed case of measles at Washington Dulles International Airport on March 5.

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...

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...

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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