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In West Virginia, 84 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Mountain State Times | Aug 31, 2024

West Virginia registered 84 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Capito attends annual business summit alongside Canadian ambassador

By Mountain State Times | Aug 30, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) attended the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s 88th Annual Meeting and Business Summit this week, participating in various events with business and community leaders. Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States, also participated at Senator Capito's invitation.

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Capito announces federal grants for West Virginia fire departments and first responders

By Mountain State Times | Aug 30, 2024

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, announced funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for 29 fire departments, six first responder organizations, five city governments, and one university in West Virginia.

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Average VA home loan amount in West Virginia increases in Q2

By Mountain State Times | Aug 29, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in West Virginia during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $278,402, a 3.3% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Capito hosts Canadian ambassador at annual WV Chamber of Commerce summit

By Mountain State Times | Aug 29, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) hosted Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States, for a series of events at the 88th Annual West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Business Summit in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.

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Capito secures extensive federal grant funding for diverse West Virginia programs

By Mountain State Times | Aug 28, 2024

On August 28, 2024, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced grants from various federal agencies for projects she helped secure funds for in West Virginia. These projects span healthcare, education, research, environmental cleanup, infrastructure, economic development, and drug use prevention.

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Senator Capito addresses ethical concerns over EPA's Joe Goffman

By Mountain State Times | Aug 28, 2024

On August 28, 2024, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, issued a statement regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) report on Joe Goffman, Assistant Administrator of EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation. The report highlighted multiple instances where Goffman did not meet ethical obligations and improperly managed conflicts of interest during EPA rulemaking procedures and other official duties affecting companies in which he held significant...

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West Virginia inflation rate outpaces national average as of July 2024

By Mountain State Times | Aug 28, 2024

As of July 2024, West Virginia experienced a 21.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.2% increase.

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West Virginia awarded $1.25 million SAMHSA grant for substance misuse prevention

By Mountain State Times | Aug 26, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) has been awarded a five-year, $1.25 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This grant underscores an ongoing commitment to proactively address substance misuse and promote mental health across the state.

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John Manchin Senior Health Care Center supports community through resident-led initiatives

By Mountain State Times | Aug 26, 2024

The Department of Health Facilities (DHF) has announced an initiative led by the residents of John Manchin Senior Health Care Center. Demonstrating community spirit, the residents have used funds from their own accounts to support the less fortunate through donations of canned goods.

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Senator Capito secures funding for robotic surgery equipment at Boone Memorial Hospital

By Mountain State Times | Aug 26, 2024

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), announced a funding award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to Boone Memorial Hospital, Inc. to support its procurement and installation of robotic surgery equipment.

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Capito applauds agreement to expand Monongahela National Forest

By Mountain State Times | Aug 23, 2024

Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) commended the agreement between the U.S. Forest Service and John Crites to initiate the sale of approximately 2,700 acres of land adjacent to the Blackwater River in Davis, W.Va., for inclusion in the Monongahela National Forest.

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West Virginia DHS assures stability for child care amid federal rule changes

By Mountain State Times | Aug 22, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has addressed reports suggesting that child care centers are facing a funding crisis and potential closure if state action is not taken or additional funds are not transferred by the end of August.

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Gov. Justice announces increases in provider waiver rates

By Mountain State Times | Aug 22, 2024

Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) announced today that providers have been notified of an impending 15% increase in provider waiver rates, effective October 1, 2024. This adjustment follows recommendations from a service cost and rate review conducted by Myers and Stauffer LC, released on December 8, 2023. The Governor discussed the expansion during his weekly administration briefing.

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Senator Capito visits historic post office and celebrates broadband expansion

By Mountain State Times | Aug 22, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, visited Morgantown and New Martinsville in West Virginia to focus on economic development and broadband expansion.

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West Virginia Manufacturers Association endorses McCuskey for attorney general

By Mountain State Times | Aug 21, 2024

The West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA), through its Political Action Committee, West Virginians for Manufacturing Jobs PAC, has endorsed West Virginia State Auditor John B. “JB” McCuskey for the position of Attorney General in the upcoming November 5th General Election.

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Capito tours Northern Panhandle highlighting key projects

By Mountain State Times | Aug 20, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, made several stops in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle today, focusing on economic development and Congressionally Directed Spending.

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Capito hosts CISA director at Marshall University reviewing cybersecurity initiatives

By Mountain State Times | Aug 19, 2024

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, hosted Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly in Huntington, W.Va., to observe the impact of Marshall University’s Institute for Cyber Security and the National Center of Excellence for Cyber Security in Critical Infrastructure (NCOE). The visit aimed to highlight efforts in cybersecurity and workforce development in West Virginia.

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Senator Capito hosts roundtable with Halle Berry on women's health act

By Mountain State Times | Aug 14, 2024

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and actress Halle Berry hosted a roundtable discussion on the Advancing Menopause and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at enhancing federal research on menopause and coordinating existing federal programs related to menopause and mid-life women’s health. The event included participation from patients, medical providers, academics, and state officials from across West Virginia.

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Senator Capito hosts roundtable on advancing menopause care

By Mountain State Times | Aug 14, 2024

West Virginia Department of Health (DH) Cabinet Secretary Sherri Young, D.O. MBA, FAAFP, and West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) Cabinet Secretary Cynthia Persily, Ph.D., joined U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito and actress Halle Berry for a roundtable discussion on menopause.