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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced grants from various federal agencies and organizations to fund projects she championed in West Virginia. These projects encompass healthcare, education, research, environmental cleanup, infrastructure, economic development, and drug use prevention.

Senate designates September 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) applauded the Senate's passage of a bipartisan resolution to designate September 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer remains the leading cause of death by disease among children past infancy, with over 14,500 children under the age of 19 diagnosed annually.

Form Energy secures $150M DOE funding for battery factory expansion

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.), along with other West Virginia officials, announced that Form Energy has been selected for an award negotiation of up to $150 million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Battery Materials Processing and Battery Manufacturing and Recycling programs. This funding will support Form Factory 1 in Weirton, W.Va., as part of the more than $6 billion included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)...

West Virginia Department urges vigilance during respiratory season

As respiratory illnesses continue to evolve through the fall season, the West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is urging residents to remain vigilant against flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). West Virginians may evaluate their risk utilizing the state's updated Pan Respiratory Dashboard, which now tracks RSV and flu in addition to COVID-19.

West Virginia receives $15 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

The VA issued 52 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in West Virginia during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

West Virginia Department recognizes dozens with Celebrating Healthy West Virginia Award

The West Virginia State Department of Health, Bureau for Public Health, Division of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease (HPCD) announced the recipients of the 2024 Celebrating Healthy West Virginia Award at the Glade Springs Resort. Hosted by Active Southern West Virginia, this recognition celebrates 43 organizations dedicated to fostering environments that promote healthier living.

West Virginia updates data on child care services and subsidies

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) released new data on child care services and subsidies, underscoring their importance for working families across the state.

West Virginia reports significant drop in overdose fatalities

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) announced a significant reduction in overdose fatalities across the state, aligning with positive national trends. Recent data comparing the first quarter of 2023 to the same period in 2024 reveals a provisional 28% decrease in overdose deaths.

Resolution introduced recognizing October 2024 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month

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), has joined a bipartisan group of congressional colleagues to introduce a resolution recognizing October 2024 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month. The initiative is led by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.).

Capito participates in ceremony honoring "Hidden Figures" pioneer Katherine Johnson

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) participated in a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony at the U.S. Capitol, honoring West Virginian Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christina Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and other women who contributed to NASA's success during the Space Race. During the ceremony, Senator Capito delivered remarks and presented a Congressional Gold Medal to Katherine Johnson’s daughters, Joylette and Katherine.

Senator Capito participates in hearing on regional commissions' best practices

On September 18, 2024, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in a hearing titled “America’s Regional Commissions: Sharing Best Practices in Regional and Economic Development.” The hearing focused on success stories from Regional Commissions and explored their collaboration with the states they serve and the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA).

Senator Capito announces funding awards aimed at improving West Virginia's healthcare services