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Concord University received a $7.5 million federal grant for its health sciences program as part of legislation that reopened the government. University President Bethany Meighen said the funding will change the campus. “It’s always a great day to be a Mountain Lion but today it’s even more special,” Meighen said. The funding will help continue the conversion of Woodell Hall into space for the nursing and physician assistant programs. “Southern West Virginia is a healthcare desert and, so, being... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing on cybersecurity challenges impacting American water infrastructure. Capito highlighted threats from cyberattacks linked to Iran, China and Russia targeting the nation’s 170,000 water and wastewater utilities. Attacks can compromise customer data or gain access to operational systems and manipulate chemical levels to dangerous amounts. Key challenges include legacy systems... Read More

Wheeling City Manager Robert Herron announced at Tuesday's city council meeting the allocation of new federal funding for several local projects following the approval of a budget appropriations bill in Washington, D.C. The congressionally directed spending was supported by U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, along with U.S. Rep. Riley Moore. The Wheeling Park Commission is set to receive $5.6 million for historic building renovations. Additionally, $2 million is allocated for the... Read More

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, which provides funding for Fiscal Year 2026, not only averts another government shutdown, it packages five different full-year funding bills for the federal government. This “minibus” package was approved by the House on Tuesday after the Senate tweaked and approved the consolidated bill on Friday. Congressionally Directed Spending or member sponsored “earmarks” are included in the package, and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va), Sen. Jim Justice (R-W.Va.)... Read More

The U.S. Senate is attempting to avert another government shutdown set to go into effect at midnight. Lawmakers are currently debating several amendments to a proposed deal that would fund dozens of Federal agencies. No matter what the Senate does today, there will be a partial shutdown over the weekend until the House of Representatives returns to Washington on Monday to finalize five long-term spending bills and a 2 week extension of funding to the Department of Homeland Security. We spoke to... Read More

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said early Thursday she was optimistic that a deal would be reached to prevent a partial government shutdown as passage of six appropriations bills is needed to fully fund the federal system. Later in the day, her optimism proved justified as Democrats and the White House agreed to avert a shutdown and debate demands for changes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement practices. “I am hopeful, even though we’re running out of time. ... I think we can work this out... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito delivered a Senate floor speech highlighting the critical role that dispatchable baseload power—including coal, natural gas and nuclear energy—played in keeping 200 million Americans safe and warm during this week’s major winter storm. Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, pointed to data from PJM Interconnection showing that 90 percent of the power load during peak winter demand came from fossil fuels and nuclear... Read More

As Democrats in Congress call for Immigration and Customs Enforcement reforms in light of ICU nurse Alex Pretti’s shooting death in Minneapolis, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito told reporters Thursday she can agree with some of their demands. Capito, R-W.Va., said Thursday she can support a rule requiring ICE agents to wear body cameras and have de-escalation training. She hesitated to support prohibiting ICE agents from wearing face masks. Capito said she has safety concerns about a no-mask rule. “I... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., joined the entire Senate Republican Conference in a letter to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz this week demanding detailed answers about reports of widespread fraud and misuse of federal child care funds. The letter, led by Sens. Bill Cassidy, John Thune, John Barrasso and Mike Crapo, says federal prosecutors are investigating large-scale fraud across Minnesota social services programs and notes the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has paused child... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito believes that federal Rural Health Transformation funding will benefit West Virginia, and that claims that rural hospitals could see a $1 billion cut in Medicaid funding are “overstated.” Capito provided a briefing to reporters Thursday in a conference call from Capitol Hill as both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives returned to Washington, D.C., after a holiday break. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced at the end of December... Read More

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., praised the military operation that captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and said she supports President Donald Trump’s decision to intervene. Capito attended a closed-door briefing Tuesday with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and other federal officials familiar with the details of the operation. “This was a very precise mission — this was a law enforcement mission to bring a narco-terrorist to justice and saying... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced that West Virginia will receive nearly $200 million from the newly created Rural Health Transformation Program, part of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, commonly called the One Big Beautiful Bill. The funding is intended to strengthen rural health systems and expand access to care in communities across the state. As a member of Senate Republican leadership and chair of the Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee, Senator Capito helped craft the program... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito says after a closed-door briefing Wednesday on the U.S. military action that resulted in the arrest of Venezuela President Nicholas Maduro, she’s even more convinced the right action was taken. Capito and other members of Congress were part of a classified briefing. He said she came away most impressed with how the military executed the plan. “When it all comes out…it’s just unbelievable how we were able to do this with minimal damage and get out and bring him... Read More

Last spring, as the One Big Beautiful Bill moved through negotiations, political battles, and other issues on its way to passage, critics sounded the alarm on cuts to Medicaid included in the bill. The year 2025 saw both cuts to the federal government combined with revenue-enhancing policies to cut the yearly budget deficit and, hopefully in the future, start to pare down the dangerous levels of national debt. While critics feared that cuts to Medicaid would result in slashed services, projected... Read More

A bipartisan bill recently cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) aims to protect Americans against fraud enabled by artificial intelligence (AI). “While there is incredible potential with artificial intelligence,” Sen. Capito said, “we must also be vigilant in protecting against harmful uses of the technology, especially when it comes to fraud and scams.” The senator on Dec. 16 introduced the Artificial Intelligence Scam Prevention Act, S. 3495, which is sponsored by U.S. Sen. Amy... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito on Monday praised the federal government’s announcement awarding nearly $200 million to West Virginia through the Rural Health Transformation Program, a new initiative aimed at strengthening health care access and outcomes in rural communities.West Virginia is set to receive $199,476,099, part of what federal officials describe as the largest investment in rural health care in the nation’s history. The funding was authorized through the Working Families Tax Cuts... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., released a video message ahead of Christmas, wishing West Virginians a merry Christmas and reflecting on the importance of the holiday season. In her message, Capito encouraged residents to focus on family and the spirit of the season as they gather for festivities. “While you gather with family and loved ones to enjoy the traditions and festivities, I encourage you all to reflect on what’s truly most important during the holiday season,” Senator Capito... Read More

Fall commencement was held Saturday at WVU Parkersburg where a U.S. senator from West Virginia was among the speakers. Commencement exercises recognized 423 graduates with 467 associate’s and bachelor’s degrees and certificates awarded to students who completed their programs between August and December. Participating in the commencement were 137 graduates. Trista Scarberry, president of WVU Parkersburg’s Student Government Association, welcomed graduates and guests and reflected on the student... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) in November announced that she nominated 30 distinguished high school seniors from 12 counties throughout West Virginia to the nation’s military academies. Nominees were selected by a board chosen by Capito who reviewed each application, interviewed candidates and made recommendations, according to a news release. “As a U.S. Senator, I have the privilege of nominating bright and motivated West Virginians for admission to our nation’s premier service... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia is backing new legislation that would roll back Biden administration energy-efficiency mandates for federally financed housing, arguing the requirements are driving up construction costs and limiting access to affordable homes. Capito joined Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming and other Republican lawmakers in introducing the HOUSE Act, which would repeal a final determination by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S.... Read More