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Senator Capito attends groundbreaking ceremonies for key projects in southern West Virginia

By Mountain State Times | Nov 7, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited southern West Virginia to focus on infrastructure and economic development initiatives.

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

By Mountain State Times | Nov 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Mountain State Times shows that West Virginia is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in West Virginia increases from Q2 to Q3

By Mountain State Times | Nov 6, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for West Virginia in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $304,479, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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West Virginia highlights adoption month; governor declares awareness month

By Mountain State Times | Nov 6, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS), is participating in the national celebration of November as National Adoption Month.

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Average VA home loan amount in West Virginia increases in Q3

By Mountain State Times | Nov 3, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in West Virginia during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $293,141, a 5.3% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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West Virginia opens energy assistance program applications

By Mountain State Times | Nov 1, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has announced the opening of applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP).

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Senator Capito announces funding boost for services at Lily’s Place

By Mountain State Times | Nov 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced a funding award for Lily's Place in Huntington, West Virginia, provided by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

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Senator Capito tours new solar microgrid site; engages with WV community

By Mountain State Times | Nov 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) visited Jackson County, West Virginia, to tour BHE Renewables' solar energy microgrid-powered industrial site.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in West Virginia declines from Q2 to Q3

By Mountain State Times | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in West Virginia during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $281,640, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Senator Capito secures funding for West Virginia water infrastructure projects

By Mountain State Times | Oct 31, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced funding for three water projects in West Virginia, secured through Congressionally Directed Spending requests she made for Fiscal Year 2024.

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John Manchin Health Care Center receives five-star CMS rating

By Mountain State Times | Oct 31, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF) has announced that the John Manchin, Sr.

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Capito receives inaugural woman of year award at energy summit

By Mountain State Times | Oct 30, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has been honored with the inaugural West Virginia Women in Energy "Woman of the Year" award at the 2024 Governor’s Energy Summit in Charleston, West Virginia.

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Capito attends opening of WVU Medicine Thomas Orthopedic Hospital

By Mountain State Times | Oct 29, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Kanawha County today, focusing on healthcare and economic development initiatives.

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West Virginia schools urged to join healthy habits contest before November 5 deadline

By Mountain State Times | Oct 29, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Health, in collaboration with the West Virginia Department of Education and Aetna Better Health of West Virginia, is urging schools to participate in the first-ever West Virginia Healthy Habits School Contest.

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VA provides 416 home purchase loans in West Virginia in Q3

By Mountain State Times | Oct 28, 2024

There were 416 VA home purchase loans issued in West Virginia in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $126.7 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Capito secures $1.14M funding for WVU's electron microscopy facility upgrade

By Mountain State Times | Oct 28, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology for West Virginia University (WVU).

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Capito addresses impact of space industry at Keystone Conference

By Mountain State Times | Oct 28, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia delivered the keynote address at the Keystone Space Collaborative’s 2024 Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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West Virginia childcare center placed on provisional license amid compliance probe

By Mountain State Times | Oct 27, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has taken decisive action regarding the Cross Lanes Child Care and Learning Center.

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West Virginia ranks 42nd in total VA home loans during Q3

By Mountain State Times | Oct 25, 2024

West Virginia ranked 42nd in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 554 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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West Virginia investigates allegations at Cross Lanes Child Care

By Mountain State Times | Oct 25, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has initiated an investigation into allegations of misconduct at Cross Lanes Child Care and Learning Center.