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West Virginia receives major disaster declaration following storm damage

By Mountain State Times | Dec 12, 2024

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin, along with U.S. Representatives Carol Miller and Alex Mooney, have announced the approval of a Major Disaster Declaration for West Virginia by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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West Virginia's first Leaders Thrive cohort graduates from human services program

By Mountain State Times | Dec 12, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS) marked a milestone with the graduation of its first Leaders Thrive program participants.

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West Virginia highlights successes in child welfare initiatives

By Mountain State Times | Dec 11, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services, has reported significant progress in child welfare throughout the past year.

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Small business optimism hits highest level since June 2021

By Mountain State Times | Dec 11, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reported a significant rise in the Small Business Optimism Index for November, reaching 101.7 points.

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Second Chance Reauthorization Act passes Senate unanimously

By Mountain State Times | Dec 11, 2024

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2024, a bipartisan effort led by Senators Shelley Moore Capito, Cory Booker, John Cornyn, and Dick Durbin.

FOIA Request Sent to West Virginia State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024

By Mountain State Times | Dec 10, 2024

FOIA Request to West Virginia State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024.

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Federal grants support diverse projects across West Virginia

By Mountain State Times | Dec 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced a series of grants from various federal agencies to support multiple projects across West Virginia.

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WIC expands lead testing through new partnership with state health office

By Mountain State Times | Dec 9, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Health's Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program has announced a partnership with the Office of Maternal, Child, and Family Health (OMCFH) to enhance lead testing in Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, and Ohio counties.

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Analysis: West Virginia one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Mountain State Times | Dec 6, 2024

An analysis by Mountain State Times shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” West Virginia is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.

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Senator Capito announces $4 million EPA award for Kingwood water upgrades

By Mountain State Times | Dec 5, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced a Congressionally Directed Spending award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to enhance the water infrastructure for Camp Dawson Army National Guard facility and its neighboring community in...

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Senator Capito criticizes Biden's national security policies; anticipates Trump's return

By Mountain State Times | Dec 4, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito recently addressed the Senate, critiquing President Biden's national security policies.

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Capito announces bipartisan water resources package benefiting West Virginia

By Mountain State Times | Dec 4, 2024

Tuesday evening, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, along with Chairman Tom Carper, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves, and Ranking Member Rick...

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St. Albans receives DOJ funds for law enforcement equipment upgrades

By Mountain State Times | Dec 3, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award for St. Albans, West Virginia.

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West Virginia's license tax revenue unchanged in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Mountain State Times | Dec 2, 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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Higher individual income tax revenue in West Virginia during Q2

By Mountain State Times | Dec 1, 2024

The second quarter of 2024 brought in $605 million in individual income tax revenue for West Virginia, a 31.2% increase from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Tax Revenue Analysis: West Virginia collects $840 million in sales and gross receipt tax during Q4 2023

By Mountain State Times | Nov 30, 2024

West Virginia collected $840 million in tax and gross receipts, a 4.1% increase from the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

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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.