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U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, both R-W.Va., introduced a resolution Tuesday honoring two West Virginia National Guard members who were shot in the line of duty in Washington, D.C., last week. U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, of Webster Springs, died on Thanksgiving Day from injuries sustained in the Nov. 26 attack. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, of Berkeley County, remains in critical condition. Capito and Justice said they worked with Reps. Carol Miller... Read More

U.S. Senators from West Virginia, Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, have introduced a resolution in the Senate to honor two members of the West Virginia National Guard who were shot on duty in Washington, D.C. U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe were attacked on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Beckstrom succumbed to her injuries on Thanksgiving Day, while Wolfe remains in critical condition. Both Beckstrom and Wolfe were from West Virginia. “Specialist... Read More

West Virginia’s Senators are on Capitol Hill honoring the two West Virginia National Guardsmen shot in Washington, D.C., last week. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.), introduced a resolution Tuesday to formally honor U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and U.S Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe. Beckstrom and Wolfe were attacked near the White House on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Beckstrom, 20, of Webster Springs, died of her injuries on Thanksgiving night, Nov. 27.... Read More

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice introduced a resolution that formally honors U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, who were shot while serving in D.C. The West Virginia National Guard members were targeted and shot in the line of duty on Wednesday, November 26, while serving in Washington, D.C., according to official reports. Specialist Beckstrom succumbed to her injuries on Thanksgiving Day, and Staff Sergeant Wolfe remains in... Read More

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) introduced a Senate resolution honoring U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, members of the West Virginia National Guard who were targeted and shot while serving in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Specialist Beckstrom died of her injuries on Thanksgiving Day. Staff Sergeant Wolfe remains in critical condition. The resolution recognizes the service and sacrifice of... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) took to the Senate floor Monday to honor the West Virginia National Guard members shot last week in the nation’s capital. U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, of Webster Springs, died of her injuries on Thursday night, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, 24, of Martinsburg, continues to fight for his life in the hospital. He is still critical, but is showing some signs of improvement. Capito spoke of Beckstrom’s service, calling her a... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) took to the Senate floor Monday to honor the West Virginia National Guard members shot last week in the nation’s capital. U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, of Webster Springs, died of her injuries on Thursday night, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, 24, of Martinsburg, continues to fight for his life in the hospital. He is still critical, but is showing some signs of improvement. Capito spoke of Beckstrom’s service, calling her a... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) took to the Senate floor Monday to honor the West Virginia National Guard members shot last week in the nation’s capital. U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, of Webster Springs, died of her injuries on Thursday night, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, 24, of Martinsburg, continues to fight for his life in the hospital. He is still critical, but is showing some signs of improvement. Capito spoke of Capito’s service, calling B a... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito says that U.S Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom was a “peacekeeper” who showed courage and honor as she served the nation. Beckstrom, a member of the West Virginia National Guard, died Thursday at the age of 20. She was one of two guard members ambushed in what authorities are calling a targeted attack on the pair, just two blocks from the White House on Wednesday afternoon. “I’m sure as the days move forward, we’re going to hear a lot of really good stories about... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito says that U.S Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom was a “peacekeeper” who showed courage and honor as she served the nation. Beckstrom, a member of the West Virginia National Guard, died Thursday at the age of 20. She was one of two guard members ambushed in what authorities are calling a targeted attack on the pair, just two blocks from the White House on Wednesday afternoon. “I’m sure as the days move forward, we’re going to hear a lot of really good stories about... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito says that U.S Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom was a “peacekeeper” who showed courage and honor as she served the nation. Beckstrom, a member of the West Virginia National Guard, died Thursday at the age of 20. She was one of two guard members ambushed in what authorities are calling a targeted attack on the pair, just two blocks from the White House on Wednesday afternoon. “I’m sure as the days move forward, we’re going to hear a lot of really good stories about... Read More

When I talk with West Virginians, connectivity is a topic that comes up frequently. Whether you’re a small business owner looking to develop your online presence and reach a broader audience, or a teacher who needs to send a homework assignment to students who missed a class, broadband access is critical in today’s world. It keeps us connected, has the ability to break down barriers, and leads to significant economic growth. Today, I am proud to say that connection is closer than ever. Last... Read More

West Virginia’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) proposal has been approved by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and funding will soon be awarded to help all state residents have access to high-speed internet. The BEAD funding approval, first announced by U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-WV, on November 20, and later by Governor Patrick Morrisey, will reportedly help 73,000 unserved and underserved state residents access high speed... Read More

West Virginia’s application to access a portion of $1.2 billion in federal broadband dollars was approved, paving the way for expansion of high-speed internet to unserved and underserved parts of the state. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration has approved the use of $546 million through the federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program to connect more than 73,000 residents to last-mile broadband. “Today is really a... Read More

A plan with almost $546 million going into 142 projects aimed at connecting over 73,000 West Virginia locations unserved or underserved by high-speed internet will increase citizens’ access to more opportunities for education, health care and jobs, federal and state leaders announced Friday. Thursday night, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., a member of both the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Appropriations Committees, and Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito says West Virginia’s final proposal for federal funding under a broadband expansion program has been approved for nearly a half billion dollars. The okay of the state’s plan came Thursday from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. An exact funding amount was not announced. “I am thrilled that West Virginia’s BEAD plan has been approved by the Department of... Read More

West Virginia is one step closer to improved broadband. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, (R-W.Va.) announced Thursday that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration has approved West Virginia’s final proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. This means that the state can soon begin awarding its funding through the BEAD program to deploy high-speed internet networks. “I am thrilled that West Virginia’s BEAD plan has been approved by the... Read More

West Virginia is one step closer to improved broadband. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, (R-W.Va.) announced Thursday that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration has approved West Virginia’s final proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. This means that the state can soon begin awarding its funding through the BEAD program to deploy high-speed internet networks. “I am thrilled that West Virginia’s BEAD plan has been approved by the... Read More

West Virginia’s final application for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program (BEAD) program has been approved, according to Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. West Virginia submitted its final proposal for the federal internet expansion program in September, aiming to bring broadband coverage to 74,000 new locations in the state. “I am thrilled that West Virginia’s BEAD plan has been approved by the Department of Commerce,” Capito said. “This means West Virginia is another step... Read More

The concurrent resolution passed by the U.S. Senate that recently ended the longest government shutdown in the nation’s history provides funding through Jan. 30, 2026. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., speaking with reporters Thursday, said that Senate Republicans have a plan to pass a batch of appropriations bills shortly after the Thanksgiving holiday intended to take the pressure off the upcoming deadline. In addition to the continuing resolution, Congress OK’d three full-year... Read More