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

By Mountain State Times | Feb 6, 2025

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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Senators urge swift action on Social Security fairness act

By Mountain State Times | Feb 6, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, along with 27 other Senate colleagues, has urged Acting Social Security Administrator Michelle King to implement the Social Security Fairness Act without delay.

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Republican senators propose amendment to cap Supreme Court at nine justices

By Mountain State Times | Feb 6, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia, has collaborated with 17 Republican colleagues in the Senate to propose a constitutional amendment aimed at maintaining nine justices on the Supreme Court bench.

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West Virginia inflation rate outpaces national average as of December 2024

By Mountain State Times | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, West Virginia experienced a 22.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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Capito supports Scott Turner's confirmation as HUD Secretary

By Mountain State Times | Feb 5, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has confirmed her support for Scott Turner as the new Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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Senate committee passes brownfields reauthorization act and STEWARD act

By Mountain State Times | Feb 5, 2025

The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee has unanimously passed two significant pieces of legislation: the Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2025 and the Strategies to Eliminate Waste and Accelerate Recycling Development (STEWARD)...

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Senate committee advances Lutnick nomination and Capito-backed bills

By Mountain State Times | Feb 5, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, participated in a committee markup session to advance Howard Lutnick's nomination for Secretary of Commerce.

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Capito supports Pam Bondi's confirmation as U.S. Attorney General

By Mountain State Times | Feb 4, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia has confirmed her support for Pam Bondi as the new Attorney General of the United States.

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Senate confirms Doug Collins as new VA Secretary

By Mountain State Times | Feb 4, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia has expressed her support following the confirmation of Doug Collins as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Capito supports Chris Wright as new Secretary of Energy

By Mountain State Times | Feb 3, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced her support for Chris Wright as the new Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy.

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West Virginia names Alex J. Mayer as new human services cabinet secretary

By Mountain State Times | Feb 3, 2025

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has announced the appointment of Alex J. Mayer as its new Cabinet Secretary.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.