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Friday, March 28, 2025

News from February 2025

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West Virginia: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.2% of income in 2022

By Mountain State Times | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.2% of income in West Virginia, providing an average of $1,581 per capita to residents.

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Bipartisan bill introduced to expand access to cardiac rehabilitation services

By Mountain State Times | Feb 27, 2025

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Amy Klobuchar have introduced new legislation aimed at improving access to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services.

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Senate votes against Biden-era methane emissions charge

By Mountain State Times | Feb 27, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, has voted to overturn a regulation from the Biden administration concerning natural gas emissions.

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Senator Capito examines implementation challenges in surface transportation policies

By Mountain State Times | Feb 26, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, presided over a hearing to assess the execution of surface transportation policies within the...

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Senator Capito supports Jamieson Greer's confirmation as U.S. Trade Representative

By Mountain State Times | Feb 26, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito from West Virginia has announced her support for Jamieson Greer as the new United States Trade Representative (USTR).

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Capito leads hearing on IIJA's impact on surface transportation

By Mountain State Times | Feb 26, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, recently led a hearing focused on assessing the implementation of surface transportation policies under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...

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West Virginia delegation supports federal disaster aid after severe storms

By Mountain State Times | Feb 26, 2025

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, along with Representatives Carol Miller and Riley Moore, expressed their approval of President Donald Trump's decision to authorize Individual Assistance for West Virginia counties affected by...

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Workshop offers guidance on creating farm food safety plans

By Mountain State Times | Feb 25, 2025

Learn how to create a farm food safety plan in an upcoming online event scheduled for March 11, 2025.

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West Virginia sees significant drop in overdose deaths

By Mountain State Times | Feb 25, 2025

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), through its Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP), is reporting a significant reduction in overdose deaths across the state.

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Capito and Warner push for improved rural historic tax credit act

By Mountain State Times | Feb 25, 2025

Last week, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Mark Warner reintroduced the Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act.

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2 H-1B petitions filed by Transportation and Warehousing employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry in West Virginia in 2024

By Mountain State Times | Feb 24, 2025

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

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Senator Capito outlines priorities for West Virginia as EPW Committee Chair

By Mountain State Times | Feb 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, outlined her priorities in an op-ed published in the Charleston Gazette-Mail and the Wheeling...

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West Virginia agriculture agencies showcase impact at State Capitol

By Mountain State Times | Feb 24, 2025

Agriculture and conservation agencies are set to be the focus at the State Capitol on Thursday, February 20.

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Capito supports fiscal year 2025 budget resolution backing Trump's agenda

By Mountain State Times | Feb 21, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has expressed her support following the Senate's approval of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget resolution.

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Capito supports Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI director

By Mountain State Times | Feb 20, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito from West Virginia announced her decision to support the confirmation of Kash Patel as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

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Kelly Loeffler confirmed as SBA administrator by Senate

By Mountain State Times | Feb 19, 2025

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).

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

By Mountain State Times | Feb 19, 2025

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.

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Senator Capito leads hearing on reforming environmental review processes

By Mountain State Times | Feb 19, 2025

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.

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NFIB director discusses small business optimism amid rising uncertainty

By Mountain State Times | Feb 19, 2025

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.

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Winter Blues Farmers Market returns with over 120 West Virginia agribusinesses

By Mountain State Times | Feb 18, 2025

The Winter Blues Farmers Market is set to return for its 16th year on March 1 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center.