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Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry file 44 H-1B petitions in West Virginia throughout 2024

Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry based in West Virginia submitted 44 H-1B petitions during 2024.

By Mountain State Times | Mar 31, 2025

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Karen Evans nominated as DHS Under Secretary for Management

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, has issued a statement regarding the nomination of Karen Evans.

By Mountain State Times | Mar 27, 2025

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Capito outlines goals for surface transportation reauthorization in op-ed

By Mountain State Times | Mar 27, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, has contributed an op-ed to the Washington Times detailing her perspective on the Surface...

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How many H-1B petitions made by West Virginia employers were approved during 2024?

By Mountain State Times | Mar 26, 2025

In 2024, 98.2% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in West Virginia were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Senator Capito questions EPA, FWS nominees on regulations impacting West Virginia

By Mountain State Times | Mar 26, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito led a hearing in Washington, D.C., focusing on the nominations of Brian Nesvik for Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Jessica Kramer for Assistant Administrator for the Office of Water...

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Senate committee reviews nominations for key roles in EPA and Fish & Wildlife Service

By Mountain State Times | Mar 26, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, presided over a hearing to evaluate three key nominations for positions within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United States Fish and...

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West Virginia’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis

By Mountain State Times | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 28.9% of income in West Virginia. How does this compare to historical figures?

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Capito supports Bhattacharya's appointment as new NIH director

By Mountain State Times | Mar 25, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as the chairman of the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, has announced her support for Jay Bhattacharya...

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1 H-1B petition filed by Wholesale Trade employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry in West Virginia in 2024

By Mountain State Times | Mar 24, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition were filed by an employer classified under the Wholesale Trade industry located in West Virginia, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Senator Capito visits Kanawha Valley Senior Services during community champion week

By Mountain State Times | Mar 20, 2025

Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Kanawha Valley Senior Services (KVSS) in Charleston, West Virginia.

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Senator Capito hosts empowerment event for girls at Braxton County Middle School

By Mountain State Times | Mar 20, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito brought her West Virginia Girls Rise Up program to Braxton County Middle School in Sutton, West Virginia.

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Senator Capito discusses development projects during visits to Grant and Hampshire counties

By Mountain State Times | Mar 19, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Petersburg and Moorefield in West Virginia to discuss economic development and broadband expansion.

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Senator Capito discusses economic initiatives and broadband expansion in West Virginia counties

By Mountain State Times | Mar 19, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Petersburg and Moorefield in West Virginia to engage with community leaders and business professionals on economic development and broadband expansion.

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Senator Capito visits Morgantown and Bridgeport for project updates

By Mountain State Times | Mar 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, visited Morgantown and Bridgeport in West Virginia today.

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An employer classified under the Information industry file 1 H-1B petition in West Virginia throughout 2024

By Mountain State Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition were filed by an employer classified under the Information industry located in West Virginia, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Senator Capito visits Boone Memorial Hospital, reviews funded projects

By Mountain State Times | Mar 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Boone Memorial Hospital in Madison, West Virginia, to meet with the hospital's leadership and tour its facilities.

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Trump signs resolution overturning natural gas tax

By Mountain State Times | Mar 17, 2025

On Friday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito attended a White House ceremony where President Trump signed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution.

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Senator Capito supports HALT Fentanyl Act to address opioid crisis

By Mountain State Times | Mar 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has voted in favor of the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) Fentanyl Act, a piece of legislation she co-sponsored.

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Capito votes for resolution to prevent government shutdown

By Mountain State Times | Mar 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a key figure on the Senate Appropriations Committee, has voted in favor of a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown.

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Capito backs bill targeting eco-terrorism against energy infrastructure

By Mountain State Times | Mar 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has joined a group of Republican Senate colleagues to introduce the Safe and Secure Transportation of American Energy Act.