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News from July 2024

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Senator Capito calls for President Biden's resignation

By Mountain State Times | Jul 22, 2024

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), vice chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, has called for President Joe Biden to resign.

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West Virginia highlights importance of back-to-school immunizations

By Mountain State Times | Jul 22, 2024

As the new school year approaches, the West Virginia Department of Health (DH) underscores the importance of ensuring students are up to date on their immunizations. Immunizations, also called vaccines or shots, are crucial for protecting children from diseases and are especially important for students who are regularly in close contact with others.

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West Virginia's DoHS partners with Aetna Better Health on The Promise Project

By Mountain State Times | Jul 22, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), in conjunction with Aetna Better Health of West Virginia, announced their collaboration to support children and families through The Promise Project.

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West Virginia reduces number of children in state custody

By Mountain State Times | Jul 18, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS) announced the lowest number of children in State custody in over seven years, alongside continued improvements to its Child Protective Services (CPS) and Youth Services (YS) workforce in the first half of 2024.

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Senator Capito announces $1.5 million EPA award for Greenbrier County waterline extension

By Mountain State Times | Jul 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced an award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Greenbrier County Public Service District (PSD) No. 2.

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Stakeholders express strong backing for bipartisan WRDA of 2024

By Mountain State Times | Jul 17, 2024

A broad group of stakeholders has voiced support for the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA 2024), which advanced out of committee unanimously in May. U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate EPW Committee, developed the legislation in partnership with U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Chairman of the EPW Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Ranking Member of the EPW Transportation and...

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West Virginia DoHS partners with Evident Change on new decision-making tool

By Mountain State Times | Jul 17, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has partnered with Evident Change to design and implement the Structured Decision Making® (SDM) intake tool for its Centralized Intake for Abuse and Neglect. A two-day SDM Project Kickoff event will be held on July 17-18, 2024.

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West Virginia celebrates 50 years of WIC with community event

By Mountain State Times | Jul 17, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Since its inception in 1974, WIC has provided essential nutrition assistance to vulnerable mothers and young children across the state. To mark this milestone, DH’s Office of Nutrition Services (ONS) invites the community to attend a celebration at Ritter Park in Huntington on Monday, July 29, 2024. The event will feature program enrollment, family-friendly games and activities, informational booths, and a...

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Senator Capito celebrates new law aimed at ending Parkinson's Disease

By Mountain State Times | Jul 16, 2024

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined George Manahan, head of the Charleston Parkinson’s Support Group, representatives from the Michael J. Fox Foundation, members of the West Virginia Parkinson’s Support Network, and local leaders in Charleston to celebrate the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act becoming law. During the event, Senator Capito was honored with the Parkinson’s MVP Champion Award for her work on this legislation and her efforts in Congress to address neurological disorders.

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Senator Capito condemns violence after assassination attempt on President Trump

By Mountain State Times | Jul 15, 2024

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released a statement regarding the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump on Saturday, July 13.

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West Virginia updates EMS protocols to enhance first responder decision-making

By Mountain State Times | Jul 15, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) has introduced new statewide emergency medical services (EMS) protocols aimed at enhancing the decision-making capabilities of first responders.

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West Virginia announces plans to enhance long-term care facilities

By Mountain State Times | Jul 12, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF) has unveiled a comprehensive initiative aimed at bolstering the quality of care for seniors across West Virginia through a strategic capital investment plan for the state’s four long-term care facilities: Jackie Withrow Hospital in Beckley, John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center in Fairmont, Hopemont Hospital in Terra Alta, and Lakin Hospital in West Columbia. To spearhead this effort, the State of West Virginia has engaged Lument Securities, LLC, a leading advisor in healthcare mergers and acquisitions.

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Capito announces $87.5 million for Market Street Bridge replacement

By Mountain State Times | Jul 12, 2024

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and member of the Appropriations Committee, announced $87.5 million to replace the Market Street Bridge over the Ohio River in Brooke County.

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Federal Prison Oversight Act passes Senate with unanimous support

By Mountain State Times | Jul 11, 2024

Yesterday, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, bipartisan legislation cosponsored by U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), unanimously passed the U.S. Senate. The bill, led by U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), establishes new independent oversight of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Having passed both the Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives, it will now proceed to the president’s desk for signing into law.

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Senate EPW Committee examines response efforts after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

By Mountain State Times | Jul 10, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee convened today to discuss "The Response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse on March 26, 2024." Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) delivered an opening statement addressing the incident's aftermath and ongoing recovery efforts.

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West Virginia Department seeks summary judgment in child welfare class action lawsuit

By Mountain State Times | Jul 10, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has filed a motion for summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. The motion pertains to the case Jonathan R., et al. v. Jim Justice, et al., which challenges the operation of the state's child welfare system.

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Senator Capito criticizes three years of Biden administration's policies

By Mountain State Times | Jul 10, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), vice chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, delivered remarks on the Senate floor addressing what she described as failures of the Biden administration over the past three and a half years.

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President signs bipartisan ADVANCE Act into law boosting nuclear energy

By Mountain State Times | Jul 9, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The president has signed into law the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation aimed at bolstering the future of nuclear energy in the United States.

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Capito announces $1.6 million EPA grant for Parsons sewer project

By Mountain State Times | Jul 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the City of Parsons, W.Va.

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West Virginia completes first comprehensive study on state’s homeless population

By Mountain State Times | Jul 8, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) has announced the completion of the first comprehensive study of homelessness in the state. The pivotal study sheds light on the complexities and diverse nature of the population experiencing homelessness in West Virginia.