Mountain State Times

Which type of West Virginia companies were inspected the most by FDA in July?

By Mountain State Times | Aug 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Drugs company from West Virginia in July.

Senate passes bipartisan WRDA 2024 with key benefits for West Virginia

By Mountain State Times | Aug 1, 2024

Today, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the bipartisan Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, which authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to continue implementation of key projects and studies addressing water resources challenges across the country, including several in West Virginia.

Senators criticize EPA's allocation of IRA funds

By Mountain State Times | Aug 1, 2024

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) held a press conference on Wednesday to discuss oversight findings related to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding groups through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). They expressed concerns over funds being allocated to what they described as "radical, extremist groups."

West Virginia enhances security and payment options for vital records

By Mountain State Times | Aug 1, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Health’s Health Statistics Center's Vital Records Office has announced the implementation of enhanced security features and expanded payment options at its 350 Capitol Street walk-up window. These updates aim to provide greater convenience and security to individuals obtaining certified copies of vital records.