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Analysis: West Virginia among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Mountain State Times | Mar 6, 2025

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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Senators call on NRC to update nuclear environmental review process

By Mountain State Times | Mar 6, 2025

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito, Sheldon Whitehouse, Cynthia Lummis, and Mark Kelly have collectively urged the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to enhance its environmental review requirements.

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Capito joins bipartisan effort with new bill targeting fentanyl crisis

By Mountain State Times | Mar 6, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has aligned with a bipartisan group to introduce the HIDTA Enhancement Act, a legislative proposal designed to address the drug trafficking crisis, specifically targeting fentanyl in West Virginia.

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Senate committee examines EPA nominees' views on state collaboration and energy policies

By Mountain State Times | Mar 5, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of David Fotouhi and Aaron Szabo for key positions within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Capito leads hearing on EPA leadership nominations

By Mountain State Times | Mar 5, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of David Fotouhi and Aaron Szabo for key positions at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Senator Capito responds to commerce secretary's review of BEAD funding

By Mountain State Times | Mar 5, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, issued a statement in response to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's announcement regarding the BEAD program.

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Senator Capito supports Trump's congressional address

By Mountain State Times | Mar 4, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Republican Leadership, issued a statement following President Donald J. Trump's address to Congress.

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West Virginia: Residents received $5.09 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Mountain State Times | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.7% of income in West Virginia, providing an average of $2,865 per capita to residents.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by West Virginia employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024?

By Mountain State Times | Mar 3, 2025

Employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry based in West Virginia submitted one H-1B petition during 2024.

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Senators urge NCAA for clarity on policy regarding locker room access

By Mountain State Times | Mar 3, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito and a group of Republican colleagues have reached out to NCAA President Charlie Baker, requesting further clarification on the organization's policies regarding biological males in women's locker rooms.

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West Virginia: Medicare dependency reached 6.9% in 2022

By Mountain State Times | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.9% of income in West Virginia, providing an average of $3,456 per capita to residents.

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West Virginia: Social Security made up 9.7% of total income in 2022

By Mountain State Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 9.7% of income in West Virginia, providing an average of $4,864 per capita to residents.