U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced Congressionally Directed Spending allocations for the fiscal year 2026 to support law enforcement and public safety projects throughout West Virginia

Local allocation details listed below:

  • $1,002,000 CDS allocation to Barbour County OEM to equip first responders in Barbour County with dual-band radios.
  • $1,000,000 CDS allocation to the City of Fairmont to renovate and revitalize the existing Watson Fire Station to include a new apparatus bay, staff quarters, and office space.
  • $643,000 CDS allocation to Fairmont State University to equip Fairmont State’s police department with the necessary resources to better detect, prevent, and address crime on and off campus.
  • $525,000 CDS allocation to the City of Morgantown for a fleet of police cruisers, which will replace an aging fleet.
  • $263,000 CDS allocation to the Harrison County Commission to increase transparency, accountability, and member safety.
  • $214,000 CDS allocation to the City of Clarksburg to fund cancer screening and wellness programs for firefighters in the community.

“I am proud of these projects that will strengthen law enforcement and enhance public safety across West Virginia,” Senator Capito said. “These investments reflect our continued commitment to equipping our community partners with the resources they need to protect and serve. By directing federal funding to critical projects throughout our state, we are helping ensure safer neighborhoods, stronger communities, and a brighter future for all West Virginians.”