Quantcast

Mountain State Times

Friday, February 21, 2025

News from January 2025

Medium k6qihv0ijtd50eu3kxzzfdtg8kyx

Capito confirms support for Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary

By Mountain State Times | Jan 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has confirmed her support for Doug Burgum as the new Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Medium k6qihv0ijtd50eu3kxzzfdtg8kyx

Capito introduces bill to prevent US funds reaching terrorists via UN

By Mountain State Times | Jan 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has introduced the Stop Funding Global Terrorists Act, a bill aimed at preventing U.S. taxpayer dollars from indirectly funding terrorist organizations through United Nations assistance to Afghanistan.

Medium k6qihv0ijtd50eu3kxzzfdtg8kyx

Capito supports Zeldin's confirmation as EPA Administrator

By Mountain State Times | Jan 29, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has expressed her support following the Senate's confirmation of Lee M. Zeldin as the new administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Medium k6qihv0ijtd50eu3kxzzfdtg8kyx

Senator Capito named chair of key Senate appropriations subcommittee

By Mountain State Times | Jan 29, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) has announced her appointment as chairman of the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee.

Medium dwuz0kks578kvj7x26ghzdjnh2lw

WIC launches developmental screening initiative in West Virginia counties

By Mountain State Times | Jan 29, 2025

The West Virginia Department of Health's Office of Nutrition Services (ONS) has announced support for a new pilot program, the Learn the Signs, Act Early (LTSAE) initiative, at Monongalia and Marion County WIC Clinics.

Medium k6qihv0ijtd50eu3kxzzfdtg8kyx

Senators announce EPW subcommittee assignments for 119th Congress

By Mountain State Times | Jan 28, 2025

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Sheldon Whitehouse have announced the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee subcommittee assignments for the 119th Congress.

Medium k6qihv0ijtd50eu3kxzzfdtg8kyx

Senator Capito confirms support for Sean Duffy as transportation secretary

By Mountain State Times | Jan 28, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has confirmed her support for Sean Duffy as the new Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Medium dwuz0kks578kvj7x26ghzdjnh2lw

West Virginia departments invite applications for summer internship program

By Mountain State Times | Jan 27, 2025

The West Virginia Department of Health, Department of Health Facilities, and Department of Human Services have opened applications for their 2025 Summer Internship Program.

Medium dwuz0kks578kvj7x26ghzdjnh2lw

State aids Mingo County amid major water service disruption

By Mountain State Times | Jan 27, 2025

As of January 25, 2025, approximately 2,100 residents in Mingo County are experiencing water outages due to significant operational issues affecting local water systems.

Medium dwuz0kks578kvj7x26ghzdjnh2lw

West Virginia updates 2025 sport fishing advisory without major changes

By Mountain State Times | Jan 27, 2025

The West Virginia Department of Health has announced the release of the 2025 Sport Fish Consumption Advisory.

Medium k6qihv0ijtd50eu3kxzzfdtg8kyx

Capito supports Bessent's confirmation as Secretary of the Treasury

By Mountain State Times | Jan 27, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has expressed her support for the confirmation of Scott Bessent as the new Secretary of the Treasury.

Medium k6qihv0ijtd50eu3kxzzfdtg8kyx

Bipartisan bill reintroduced to aid small businesses against cyber threats

By Mountain State Times | Jan 27, 2025

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and John Hickenlooper have reintroduced the bipartisan Insure Cybersecurity Act, aimed at protecting consumers and small businesses from cyberattacks by clarifying information about cyber insurance policies.

Medium k6qihv0ijtd50eu3kxzzfdtg8kyx

Capito supports Noem's confirmation as Homeland Security Secretary

By Mountain State Times | Jan 25, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, has announced her support for Governor Kristi Noem's confirmation as Secretary of the U.S. Department of...

Medium dwuz0kks578kvj7x26ghzdjnh2lw

West Virginia's health department sees leadership change as Sherri Young steps down

By Mountain State Times | Jan 24, 2025

Outgoing Cabinet Secretary Dr. Sherri Young expressed gratitude to the people of West Virginia for the opportunity to lead the Department of Health and thanked her staff for their dedication in advancing public health.

Medium k6qihv0ijtd50eu3kxzzfdtg8kyx

Senator Capito supports Pete Hegseth's confirmation as Secretary of Defense

By Mountain State Times | Jan 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, has announced her support for Pete Hegseth as the new Secretary of Defense.

Medium k6qihv0ijtd50eu3kxzzfdtg8kyx

Senators introduce bill targeting IRS's unauthorized 'Direct File' tax program

By Mountain State Times | Jan 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, alongside 10 Senate Republican colleagues led by U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn, has introduced the Fostering Autonomy in Independent Returns by Prohibiting Redundant and Extralegal Programs (FAIR PREP) Act.

Medium k6qihv0ijtd50eu3kxzzfdtg8kyx

Capito supports Trump's move to label Houthis as foreign terrorists

By Mountain State Times | Jan 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito praised President Donald J. Trump for re-designating Ansarallah, known as the Houthis, as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO).

Medium dwuz0kks578kvj7x26ghzdjnh2lw

West Virginia reports significant drop in overdose deaths

By Mountain State Times | Jan 23, 2025

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

Medium k6qihv0ijtd50eu3kxzzfdtg8kyx

Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as new CIA director

By Mountain State Times | Jan 23, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving on the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, has announced her support for John Ratcliffe as the new Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

Medium k6qihv0ijtd50eu3kxzzfdtg8kyx

Senator Capito supports Lee Zeldin for EPA Administrator

By Mountain State Times | Jan 23, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, has cast her vote in favor of advancing Lee Zeldin's nomination as the administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).