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Capito and Warnock promote road safety with new "Drive Safer Sunday" resolution

By Mountain State Times | Nov 30, 2024

Last week, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Reverend Raphael Warnock passed a bipartisan resolution known as the Drive Safer Sunday Resolution.

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West Virginia's license tax revenue up 39.5% in Q2 compared to previous quarter

By Mountain State Times | Nov 29, 2024

West Virginia collected $60 million in license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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West Virginia's license tax revenue up 13.2% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Mountain State Times | Nov 27, 2024

West Virginia collected $43 million in license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Capito shares Thanksgiving wishes highlighting blessings and gratitude

By Mountain State Times | Nov 27, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito from West Virginia released a Thanksgiving message expressing gratitude for the blessings enjoyed by West Virginians and Americans.

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West Virginia collects $60 million in license tax revenue in Q2

By Mountain State Times | Nov 27, 2024

West Virginia collected $60 million in license taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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West Virginia's license tax revenue up 22.9% in Q1 compared to previous quarter

By Mountain State Times | Nov 26, 2024

West Virginia collected $43 million in license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Capito announces EPA funding for Ravenswood wastewater facility improvements

By Mountain State Times | Nov 26, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Ravenswood, West Virginia.

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Capito demands answers over claims of biased FEMA aid distribution

By Mountain State Times | Nov 25, 2024

Last week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito from West Virginia expressed her concerns regarding reports that a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employee advised disaster assistance teams in Florida to avoid homes displaying support for...

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West Virginia collects $43 million in license tax revenue in Q1

By Mountain State Times | Nov 22, 2024

West Virginia collected $43 million in license taxes during the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Senator Capito discusses economic growth during West Virginia visits

By Mountain State Times | Nov 22, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito made several visits in West Virginia's North-Central and Northern Panhandle regions to discuss economic development initiatives.

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West Virginia moves closer to managing its own carbon storage projects

By Mountain State Times | Nov 22, 2024

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin have announced a significant development in West Virginia's ability to manage carbon storage projects.

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West Virginia collects $2 million in property tax revenue in Q2

By Mountain State Times | Nov 21, 2024

West Virginia collected $2 million in property taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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EDA funds 23 projects to support economic development in West Virginia during 2023

By Mountain State Times | Nov 21, 2024

West Virginia ranked first in the US after receiving 23 EDA grants to fund economic development projects in 2023.

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West Virginia sees inflation increase as of October 2024

By Mountain State Times | Nov 21, 2024

As of October 2024, West Virginia experienced a 22.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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Capito nominates 36 West Virginia students for U.S. service academies

By Mountain State Times | Nov 21, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced the nomination of 36 high school seniors from West Virginia for admission to various U.S. service academies.

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Senate passes bipartisan bill reauthorizing funding for Alzheimer's care

By Mountain State Times | Nov 21, 2024

The U.S. Senate has approved the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Reauthorization Act of 2024.

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West Virginia extends energy assistance program application deadline

By Mountain State Times | Nov 21, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), through its Bureau for Family Assistance, has announced an extension to the application period for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP).

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West Virginia collects $2 million in property tax revenue in Q1

By Mountain State Times | Nov 20, 2024

West Virginia collected $2 million in property taxes during the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Capito outlines GOP priorities amid shift in Senate leadership

By Mountain State Times | Nov 20, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as vice chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, addressed the Senate floor today.

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Capito questions EPA's impact on water systems during Safe Drinking Water Act hearing

By Mountain State Times | Nov 20, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, the Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, participated in a hearing to mark the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act.