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Marco Rubio confirmed as Secretary of State with unanimous Senate support

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has expressed her support for Marco Rubio's confirmation as U.S. Secretary of State.

By Mountain State Times | Jan 20, 2025

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Senate passes Laken Riley Act with bipartisan support

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, cast her vote in favor of the Laken Riley Act today.

By Mountain State Times | Jan 20, 2025

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Capito congratulates Trump and Vance on inauguration

By Mountain State Times | Jan 20, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has extended her congratulations to President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Vance following their inauguration.

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EPA grants West Virginia authority over Class VI carbon capture wells

By Mountain State Times | Jan 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted West Virginia the authority to oversee and administer the Class VI well program in the state.

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Capito announces significant broadband investment funding for West Virginia's rural areas

By Mountain State Times | Jan 16, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced substantial funding for broadband expansion in West Virginia's rural areas.

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Capito questions Zeldin on energy reliability and EPA's core mission

By Mountain State Times | Jan 16, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, questioned Lee Zeldin during a hearing on his nomination as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Senate hearing reviews Lee Zeldin's nomination for EPA administrator

By Mountain State Times | Jan 16, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, presided over a hearing regarding the nomination of Lee Zeldin as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Senator Capito advocates for Laken Riley Act on Senate floor

By Mountain State Times | Jan 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito addressed the Senate floor today, underscoring the importance of the Laken Riley Act, which aims to enhance border security and address issues related to criminal illegal immigrants.

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Capito questions transportation nominee on infrastructure act and safety measures

By Mountain State Times | Jan 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, questioned Sean Duffy during his confirmation hearing as President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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Capito welcomes former governor Jim Justice as new U.S. senator

By Mountain State Times | Jan 14, 2025

Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito expressed her welcome to Jim Justice, who has joined the U.S. Senate as a representative for West Virginia.

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Capito announces key committee roles for 119th Congress

By Mountain State Times | Jan 10, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced her committee assignments for the 119th Congress.

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2023: West Virginia ranks 7th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $15,899,471

By Mountain State Times | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, West Virginia received $15,899,471 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking seventh nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

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Capito supports debate on Laken Riley Act for stricter immigration enforcement

By Mountain State Times | Jan 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has cast her vote to initiate debate on the Laken Riley Act, a bill she co-sponsored.

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Capito announces over $32 million in grants for West Virginia transportation projects

By Mountain State Times | Jan 8, 2025

On January 8, 2025, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced four grants totaling $32,310,286 through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program.

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Senator Capito criticizes federal spending, promotes Department of Government Efficiency

By Mountain State Times | Jan 8, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) delivered a speech on the Senate floor, addressing concerns over government waste and advocating for increased efficiency through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

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Senator Capito appointed chairman of Senate Environment and Public Works Committee

By Mountain State Times | Jan 7, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has been named Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) for the 119th Congress.

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Capito supports certification of Trump's presidential victory

By Mountain State Times | Jan 6, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia has expressed her satisfaction with the certification of electoral votes that confirmed Donald J. Trump as President.

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Capito announces funding for Kanawha Hospice Care renovations

By Mountain State Times | Jan 2, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Kanawha Hospice Care in Charleston, West Virginia.

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West Virginia receives 1 EDA grant totaling $137,923 for technical assistance in 2023

By Mountain State Times | Dec 28, 2024

West Virginia received one grant totaling $137,923 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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West Virginia receives 14 EDA grants totaling $14,781,548 for planning in 2023

By Mountain State Times | Dec 27, 2024

West Virginia received 14 grants totaling $14,781,548 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.