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Senator Capito announces federal funding allocations across West Virginia

By Mountain State Times | Jul 8, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced resources from several federal agencies for projects supporting initiatives across West Virginia. These initiatives include economic development, education, environmental cleanup, and drug interdiction.

Analysis: West Virginia one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Mountain State Times | Jul 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Mountain State Times shows that West Virginia is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

West Virginia health officials issue safety guidelines for Independence Day

By Mountain State Times | Jul 3, 2024

The West Virginia Departments of Health and Human Services have issued safety guidelines to ensure the well-being of residents during the Independence Day celebrations. Secretary Sherri A. Young of the Department of Health emphasized, “We want to wish a happy and healthy Fourth to all.” She added that safety should be prioritized in holiday activities.

Senator Capito issues statement celebrating America's Independence

By Mountain State Times | Jul 3, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) has issued a video statement celebrating the 248th anniversary of America's Independence ahead of July 4th.

Federal grant boosts West Virginia's Medicaid school-based services

By Mountain State Times | Jul 2, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services, in partnership with the West Virginia Department of Education, has secured a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to implement Medicaid and CHIP school-based services. This initiative is part of 18 grants awarded by HHS through its Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

West Virginia launches online portal for accessing vaccine records

By Mountain State Times | Jul 2, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Health's Bureau for Public Health has introduced a new portal aimed at facilitating access to vaccination records for residents. The platform, MyIRMobile, allows users to view and print their immunization history.

Bill addressing Parkinson's Disease signed into law

By Mountain State Times | Jul 2, 2024

Today, the Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), was signed into law. The bill, which passed the U.S. Senate in May, aims to unite the federal government in a mission to cure and prevent Parkinson’s, alleviate financial and health burdens on American families, and reduce government spending over time.

Capito joins broadband expansion groundbreaking event in Randolph County

By Mountain State Times | Jul 2, 2024

ELKINS, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations and Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committees, joined state and local officials in Elkins, W.Va., to break ground on Micrologic’s broadband expansion project. This initiative, led by the Randolph County Development Authority in partnership with Micrologic, aims to deliver expanded internet service to nearly 4,000 unserved residents across Randolph County.

West Virginia holds the 38th rank nationally for pension contributions in 2022

By Mountain State Times | Jul 1, 2024

West Virginia received $1.1 million in public pension contributions, ranking it 38th in the United States in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

West Virginia sees inflation increase as of June 2024

By Mountain State Times | Jul 1, 2024

As of June 2024, West Virginia experienced a 21.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

Senator Capito challenges Biden rule restricting Second Amendment rights

By Mountain State Times | Jul 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) recently joined a group of senators, led by U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), in introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) Resolution of Disapproval to block the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) interim final rule that targets U.S. businesses supporting Americans’ exercise of their Second Amendment rights.

Senator Shelley Moore Capito focuses on economic development during Northern Panhandle visit

By Mountain State Times | Jul 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, made several stops in the Northern Panhandle focused on economic development and community revitalization.

West Virginia opens applications for annual school clothing allowance

By Mountain State Times | Jul 1, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has begun accepting school clothing allowance applications on July 1, 2024, for eligible children enrolled in West Virginia schools.