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The long-awaited final stage of finishing the Bluestone Dam rehabilitation project may be getting a boost.Both Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., issued statements Wednesday in support of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022, which includes urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to “expedite completion of the Bluestone Dam rehabilitation project.”“The Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA) is the product of bipartisan work to tackle our... Read More

A bipartisan effort is underway to urge the Biden administration to take a deep dive into cyber investigations of fentanyl trafficking.Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., penned a letter last week to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator Anne Milgram, and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas highlighting how dark web opioid traffickers can exploit the anonymity and reach of... Read More

The U.S. Senate on Dec. 1 approved a bipartisan bill U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) helped author to reduce contamination at commercial airports from toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The bill now heads to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law.“I’m pleased my colleagues joined our effort to advance this legislation through the Senate, recognizing the importance of testing airport rescue and firefighting equipment without dispersing dangerous PFAS chemicals into... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) has announced U.S. service academy nominations for 29 qualified high school seniors from 18 counties throughout West Virginia.Nominees were selected by a board chosen by Capito that reviewed each application, interviewed candidates and made recommendations.“These students truly represent our best and our brightest, and I am confident in their ability to become the next generation of our leaders in our nation. To all of our nominees:... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., announced U.S. service academy nominations for 29 qualified high school seniors from 18 counties throughout West Virginia, including three from North Central West Virginia.Nominees were selected by a board chosen by Capito that reviewed each application, interviewed candidates and made recommendations. Additionally, Capito released a video message congratulating the nominees.“After thorough review, I am proud to announce that I have selected 29 wonderful... Read More

Federal stakeholders announced this week proposed rule changes to increase coordination of health providers to better serve people recovering from substance use disorder. U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., said the move is a result of the Protecting Jessica Grubb’s Legacy Act (Legacy Act), which passed Congress in 2020 to help prevent medical providers from giving opioids to individuals in recovery, a fate suffered by Grubb, a Charleston native who died of an... Read More

As residents of the deep south counties already know, broadband service can be spotty — and even at times non-existent — depending upon where you live.Getting high-speed broadband service to more families and businesses in need has been a priority of lawmakers for sometime now.That’s why it is important to note that a draft of the long-awaited update of federal mapping of broadband coverage around the country has been released by the Federal Communications Commission.We are, of course,... Read More

Officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Tuesday that President Biden had approved a West Virginia disaster declaration that will help supplement local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides from July 12-13 this year.In July, there was localized flash flooding in McDowell County. Flooding was reported near the areas of War, Warriormine and Berwind, washing out road shoulders and undermining parts of traffic lanes... Read More

President Joe Biden’s administration on Friday finalized regulations that protect hundreds of thousands of small streams, wetlands and other waterways, repealing a Trump-era rule that federal courts had thrown out and that environmentalists said left waterways vulnerable to pollution. The rule defines which “waters of the United States” are protected by the Clean Water Act. For decades, the term has been a flashpoint between environmental groups that want to broaden limits on pollution entering... Read More

Legislation backed by both of West Virginia’s U.S. senators to reform the Electoral Count Act of 1887 was signed into law late on Thursday.The Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act, which Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., crafted alongside Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and a bipartisan group of senators, was included in the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill signed by President Joe Biden.“After nearly a year of bipartisan negotiations, we are delighted that the... Read More

As residents of the deep south counties already know, broadband service can be spotty — and even at times non-existent — depending upon where you live.Getting high-speed broadband service to more families and businesses in need has been a priority of lawmakers for sometime now.That’s why it is important to note that a draft of the long-awaited update of federal mapping of broadband coverage around the country has been released by the Federal Communications Commission.We are, of course,... Read More

Following unanimous passage by the u.s. senate, the u.s. house of representatives passed the bipartisan equal pay for team usa act. the landmark legislation ensures all athletes who represent the united states in global competition – like the World Cup, Olympics, and Paralympics – receive equal pay and benefits regardless of gender.The bill now heads to President Joe Biden’s desk.U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., member and chair of the Senate Commerce,... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., was elected by her Senate Republican colleagues to serve as the vice chairman of the Senate Republican Conference.“After serving as a member of the broader Senate Republican leadership team for several years, I am excited to expand my role and officially take on the responsibilities as vice chairman of the Senate Republican Conference,” Capito said.“It’s so important that we listen more to the men and women across our country... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WVNS) – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) was elected to be the new Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference.Today, November 17, 2022 she released the below statement after being elected by her Senate Republican colleagues to serve as the Vice Chairman.“After serving as a member of the broader Senate Republican leadership team for several years, I am excited to expand my role and officially take on the responsibilities as Vice Chairman of the... Read More

Outside the spotlight but always working, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., has for years now done what she was elected by the people of West Virginia to do. On Wednesday, that diligence was rewarded when she became the fifth-ranked Republican in the Senate — becoming the vice chair of the Senate Republican Conference and a member of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s leadership team.After the leadership elections, Capito showed she understood the weight of her... Read More

FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today traveled to Fayetteville, W.Va. to help celebrate the town’s 150th anniversary. To commemorate the milestone, Senator Capito joined local leaders and residents at the Fayette Courthouse where she delivered remarks.“From the unique and bustling downtown, to our beautiful New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Fayetteville in many ways tells the story of America. And it represents the best... Read More

Fayetteville — Fayetteville’s rich history and the anticipation of further growth and expansion fueled in large part by the current-day tourism industry were among topics of conversation Monday during a downtown event.Community leaders from the Fayette County seat of government welcomed members of the local public and visitors from outside the area — including Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) — to the Fayette County Courthouse Monday morning for a special ceremony... Read More

Outside the spotlight but always working, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., has for years now done what she was elected by the people of West Virginia to do. On Wednesday, that diligence was rewarded when she became the fifth-ranked Republican in the Senate — becoming the vice chair of the Senate Republican Conference and a member of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s leadership team.After the leadership elections, Capito showed she understood the weight of her... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have released updated broadband coverage maps in response to efforts from U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV).These broadband coverage maps help determine how funding to expand and improve broadband coverage is allocated. However, the maps that were being used were out of date.“After years of pushing the FCC to update their incorrect broadband coverage maps, the day is finally here. I am... Read More

WASHINGTON (WV News) — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., has “concerns” about the Federal Communication Commission’s newly released draft broadband coverage maps.Capito, who has advocated for the agency to update its maps through her Capito Connect program and has contributed to the development of the Broadband DATA Act of 2020, took to Twitter Friday to encourage constituents to check the accuracy of the new maps.“Following the release of the FCC’s draft... Read More