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News from October 2024

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in West Virginia declines from Q2 to Q3

By Mountain State Times | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in West Virginia during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $281,640, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Senator Capito secures funding for West Virginia water infrastructure projects

By Mountain State Times | Oct 31, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced funding for three water projects in West Virginia, secured through Congressionally Directed Spending requests she made for Fiscal Year 2024.

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John Manchin Health Care Center receives five-star CMS rating

By Mountain State Times | Oct 31, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF) has announced that the John Manchin, Sr.

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Capito receives inaugural woman of year award at energy summit

By Mountain State Times | Oct 30, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has been honored with the inaugural West Virginia Women in Energy "Woman of the Year" award at the 2024 Governor’s Energy Summit in Charleston, West Virginia.

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Capito attends opening of WVU Medicine Thomas Orthopedic Hospital

By Mountain State Times | Oct 29, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Kanawha County today, focusing on healthcare and economic development initiatives.

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West Virginia schools urged to join healthy habits contest before November 5 deadline

By Mountain State Times | Oct 29, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Health, in collaboration with the West Virginia Department of Education and Aetna Better Health of West Virginia, is urging schools to participate in the first-ever West Virginia Healthy Habits School Contest.

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VA provides 416 home purchase loans in West Virginia in Q3

By Mountain State Times | Oct 28, 2024

There were 416 VA home purchase loans issued in West Virginia in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $126.7 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Capito secures $1.14M funding for WVU's electron microscopy facility upgrade

By Mountain State Times | Oct 28, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology for West Virginia University (WVU).

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Capito addresses impact of space industry at Keystone Conference

By Mountain State Times | Oct 28, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia delivered the keynote address at the Keystone Space Collaborative’s 2024 Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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West Virginia childcare center placed on provisional license amid compliance probe

By Mountain State Times | Oct 27, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has taken decisive action regarding the Cross Lanes Child Care and Learning Center.

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West Virginia ranks 42nd in total VA home loans during Q3

By Mountain State Times | Oct 25, 2024

West Virginia ranked 42nd in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 554 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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West Virginia investigates allegations at Cross Lanes Child Care

By Mountain State Times | Oct 25, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has initiated an investigation into allegations of misconduct at Cross Lanes Child Care and Learning Center.

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Yeager Airport receives $8M grant for terminal upgrades under infrastructure act

By Mountain State Times | Oct 25, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced a funding award from the U.S. Department of Transportation for West Virginia International Yeager Airport.

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West Virginia forms commission for faster identification of unidentified remains

By Mountain State Times | Oct 23, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Health’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, in collaboration with the West Virginia State Police, the West Virginia Fusion Center, and Marshall University, has announced the formation of the West Virginia...

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West Virginia sees significant drop in overdose deaths

By Mountain State Times | Oct 23, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), through its Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP), has reported a further reduction in overdose fatalities within the state.

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West Virginia ranked 42nd in average VA home loan amount in Q3

By Mountain State Times | Oct 22, 2024

With $293,141 in home loans issued, West Virginia ranked 42nd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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West Virginia Manufacturers Association announces endorsements for 2024 election

By Mountain State Times | Oct 21, 2024

The West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA) has announced its endorsements for the upcoming 2024 General Election. These endorsements were made public by the WVMA's Political Action Committee, known as the West Virginians for Manufacturing Jobs PAC.

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Capito announces federal grants benefiting West Virginia initiatives

By Mountain State Times | Oct 21, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced a series of grants from various federal agencies aimed at supporting multiple initiatives across West Virginia. These grants, secured through her leadership roles on several Senate committees, will fund projects in healthcare, education, infrastructure, and more.

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VA provides 554 home loans in West Virginia totaling $162.4 million in Q3

By Mountain State Times | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 554 home loans totaling $162.4 million in West Virginia during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Capito announces $50M for West Virginia grid upgrades

By Mountain State Times | Oct 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced that FirstEnergy will receive $50 million from the U.S. Department of Energy for grid upgrades in West Virginia. This funding, sourced from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships Program, aims to improve grid and transmission systems for over 50,000 customers and 450 essential facilities such as schools and hospitals.