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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia has expressed her support following the confirmation of Kelly Loeffler as the new Administrator for the Small Business Administration (SBA).

Senator Capito leads hearing on NEPA reform; industry leaders agree on need for change

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, recently led a hearing focused on improving federal environmental review and permitting processes.

Senator Capito leads hearing on reforming environmental review processes

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing focused on reforming federal environmental review and permitting processes.

NFIB director discusses small business optimism amid rising uncertainty

NFIB West Virginia State Director Gil White recently spoke on WAJR’s Talk of the Town in Morgantown, addressing the latest Small Business Optimism Index and the current state of the small business economy.

Capito supports Lutnick's confirmation as commerce secretary

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, has announced her support for Howard Lutnick as the new Secretary of Commerce.

EPA grants West Virginia authority over Class VI well program

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, participated in a significant event in Washington, D.C. The occasion marked the signing of a final rule...

West Virginia leaders seek federal disaster declaration after severe weather

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, along with U.S. Representatives Carol Miller and Riley Moore, have reached out to President Donald J. Trump and FEMA Acting Regional Administrator Lilian Hutchinson.

Capito introduces bill aimed at reinstating EBITDA measure

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has introduced the American Investment in Manufacturing and Main Street (AIMM) Act, aiming to reinstate the Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) measure.

West Virginia sees 8 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Manufacturing industry during 2024

By Mountain State Times | Feb 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry based in West Virginia submitted eight H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

West Virginia distributes record number of radon kits amid rising demand

By Mountain State Times | Feb 14, 2025

The West Virginia Department of Health has reported the distribution of nearly 2,000 radon testing kits during the first half of National Radon Action Month.

Senator Capito supports Robert Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as HHS Secretary

By Mountain State Times | Feb 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced her support for Robert Kennedy Jr.

Senator Capito supports Rollins as new agriculture secretary

By Mountain State Times | Feb 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced her support for Brooke Rollins as the new Secretary of Agriculture.

Governor Morrisey receives support from small business community

Following Governor Patrick Morrisey's State of the State address, NFIB West Virginia State Director Gil White expressed approval of the governor's commitment to enhancing the small business economy.

Senator Capito leads discussion on USE IT Act implementation

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, held a hearing to discuss advancements in carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) technologies.

Capito supports Gabbard's confirmation as director of national intelligence

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced her support for the confirmation of Lieutenant Colonel Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence (DNI).

Senator Capito addresses challenges in implementing USE IT Act at CCUS hearing