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Senator Capito opposes nominee Matthew Marzano for Nuclear Regulatory Commission

By Mountain State Times | Nov 20, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, cast a vote against Matthew Marzano's nomination to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)...

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West Virginia Children's Home set to close by end of December

By Mountain State Times | Nov 19, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has announced the closure of the West Virginia Children’s Home (WVCH) in Elkins, effective December 31, 2024.

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West Virginia reports significant drop in overdose deaths

By Mountain State Times | Nov 19, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), through its Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP), has reported progress in reducing overdose deaths across the state.

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Senate Republicans introduce act cutting funds if UN restricts Israeli participation

By Mountain State Times | Nov 19, 2024

Recently, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito from West Virginia joined 33 Senate Republican colleagues in introducing the Stand with Israel Act.

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Capito announces DOL grant to enhance mine safety training in West Virginia

By Mountain State Times | Nov 19, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced a new grant from the U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration for West Virginia.

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West Virginia's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 85.1% in Q1 compared to previous quarter

By Mountain State Times | Nov 18, 2024

West Virginia collected $844 million in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Capito highlights progress and challenges in West Virginia's fight against opioid crisis

By Mountain State Times | Nov 18, 2024

In a recent op-ed published in the Charleston Gazette-Mail, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito discussed West Virginia's ongoing efforts to combat opioid abuse.

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West Virginia releases new issue of "Country Roads" for National Rural Health Day

By Mountain State Times | Nov 18, 2024

West Virginia will join other states in observing National Rural Health Day on November 21, 2024.

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West Virginia's property tax revenues up 100% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Mountain State Times | Nov 17, 2024

West Virginia collected $2 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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West Virginia's combined tax revenues down 8.6% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Mountain State Times | Nov 16, 2024

West Virginia collected $1.9 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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West Virginia's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 93.6% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Mountain State Times | Nov 15, 2024

West Virginia collected $844 million in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA provides 22% more home purchase loans in West Virginia in Q3

By Mountain State Times | Nov 15, 2024

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

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Republican senators urge Biden to reconsider stance on global plastics treaty

By Mountain State Times | Nov 15, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, alongside 19 Republican colleagues, has urged President Biden to reconsider his administration's stance on potential constraints affecting U.S. manufacturing and the development of a global plastics treaty.

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Capito hosts leaders at West Virginia opioid summit focusing on drug crisis solutions

By Mountain State Times | Nov 15, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito hosted a summit in Dunbar, West Virginia, to address the ongoing drug epidemic in the state.

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West Virginia's property tax revenues unchanged in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Mountain State Times | Nov 14, 2024

West Virginia collected $2 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

FOIA Request Sent to West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission Regarding State University Employees' Salaries on November 14, 2024

By Mountain State Times | Nov 14, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission on November 14, 2024.

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West Virginia's combined tax revenues down 13.4% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Mountain State Times | Nov 13, 2024

West Virginia collected $1.5 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Shelley Moore Capito elected as chairman of Senate Republican Policy Committee

By Mountain State Times | Nov 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has been unanimously elected by her Senate Republican colleagues to serve as the Chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee (RPC).

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Senators challenge FHWA's emissions rule citing lack of congressional authority

By Mountain State Times | Nov 13, 2024

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Kevin Cramer have taken a significant step in challenging a rule by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

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Number of VA loans issued in West Virginia increased by 213% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Mountain State Times | Nov 12, 2024

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