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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.

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Senator Shelley Moore Capito supports youth empowerment and infrastructure projects during WV visit

By Mountain State Times | Oct 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Berkeley County, West Virginia, participating in two significant events aimed at community empowerment and infrastructure development.

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Welch Community Hospital joins national network against substance abuse

By Mountain State Times | Oct 17, 2024

Welch Community Hospital has been invited to join the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN), a federal public health surveillance system managed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities announced this development, marking an important step in monitoring emergency department visits related to substance use.

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West Virginia receives $12.7 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Mountain State Times | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 45 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in West Virginia during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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West Virginia experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of September 2024

By Mountain State Times | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, West Virginia experienced a 21.8% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

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West Virginia honors industry champions for contributions to economic growth

By Mountain State Times | Oct 16, 2024

The West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA) has announced the recipients of its 2024 Champion of Industry Awards. The honorees, Senator Glenn Jeffries, Delegate Bob Fehrenbacher, and Legislative Staff Member Robert E. Akers, were recognized at the annual All-State Legislative Dinner held at the Charleston Coliseum & Conference Center.

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West Virginia secures grant for enhanced statewide trauma response coordination

By Mountain State Times | Oct 16, 2024

In a move to improve emergency medical services, the West Virginia Department of Health has partnered with the Governor’s Highway Safety Program and trauma-designated hospitals across the state to secure a grant aimed at enhancing trauma response coordination. This initiative seeks to streamline emergency care, which is expected to save time and improve outcomes for trauma patients.

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Average cost of college went up for students in West Virginia in 2022-23 school year

By Mountain State Times | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 2.8% in West Virginia in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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West Virginia receives USDA grant to combat SNAP fraud

By Mountain State Times | Oct 15, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), along with the Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) and the Office of Inspector General (OIG), has received a grant aimed at enhancing fraud prevention in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The $331,424 grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service.

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Unchanged property tax revenue in West Virginia during Q2

By Mountain State Times | Oct 14, 2024

The second quarter brought in $2 million in property tax revenue for West Virginia, the same amount as in the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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FDA Inspection: What type of West Virginia companies were under most scrutiny during Q3?

By Mountain State Times | Oct 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Drugs company from West Virginia in the third quarter of 2024.

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Capito supports bill targeting deportation of illegal immigrants convicted of sex crimes

By Mountain State Times | Oct 11, 2024

Recently, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia joined 19 colleagues in introducing a bipartisan bill aimed at deporting sexual offenders currently in the United States and preventing others from entering. The initiative is led by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa.

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Capito marks historic battle anniversary; tours major steel facility project

By Mountain State Times | Oct 10, 2024

MASON COUNTY, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Mason County to participate in two significant events. She delivered remarks at the 250th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Point Pleasant and toured the Nucor Steel construction site.

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West Virginia urges smoke alarm checks during Fire Prevention Week

By Mountain State Times | Oct 9, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Health and the Office of the State Fire Marshal are urging residents to focus on smoke alarm safety during Fire Prevention Week, which takes place from October 6-12, 2024. This initiative follows Governor Jim Justice's declaration for the state to observe Fire Prevention Week.

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Senator Capito visits new Clendenin Elementary, hosts Girls Rise Up event

By Mountain State Times | Oct 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Clendenin Elementary School in West Virginia, marking her first tour of the newly completed facility since its opening. The school was rebuilt after being severely damaged by the 2016 floods, a recovery effort supported by Senator Capito through collaboration with FEMA and local leaders.

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Senators file amicus brief against FHWA's emissions rule

By Mountain State Times | Oct 8, 2024

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Kevin Cramer, along with 28 colleagues, have filed a bicameral amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The brief challenges a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) rule that mandates state transportation departments and metropolitan planning organizations to measure greenhouse gas emissions on highways and set reduction targets.

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Senator Capito visits Bluefield to discuss infrastructure projects and education investments

By Mountain State Times | Oct 8, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Bluefield, West Virginia, to highlight various funding projects she has supported. The day began with a briefing from community leaders about the city's funding awards and the regional impact of a recent storm. Senator Capito toured the U.S. Route 52 modernization project, which is funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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West Virginia addresses impact of substance exposure on infants

By Mountain State Times | Oct 7, 2024

During a recent meeting of the West Virginia Legislature, Dr. Stephen Loyd, the new Director of the Office of Drug Control Policy for the West Virginia Department of Human Services, provided an update on efforts to tackle the issue of substance-exposed infants in the state. West Virginia remains at the forefront nationally in terms of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Intrauterine Substance Exposure rates.

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Senator Capito visits Mingo County for healthcare and economic discussions

By Mountain State Times | Oct 7, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Mingo County, West Virginia, focusing on healthcare and economic development initiatives. The visit included a stop at Williamson Memorial Hospital, where Capito received updates on the facility's upgrades under new leadership.