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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito is talking with the White House about a possible waiver for the state that would allow hospitals more flexibility in the way beds can be used in connection with a possible influx of patients from the coronavirus.Capito told MetroNews Tuesday about conversations she had earlier in the day with Trump administration officials focused in part on what’s called a Section 1135 waiver.“I’m concerned after talking with... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) today introduced the Early Educators Apprenticeship Act to support apprenticeships in early childhood education. While child care costs strain working families, child care workers are often faced with low wages and long hours due to a lack of available educators, especially in rural areas. Apprenticeships are an innovative way to address these challenges. “Access to... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill before a U.S. Senate committee would change privacy regulations on medical records for individuals with an addiction.Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., introduced the Protecting Jessica Grubb’s Legacy Act earlier this month. The legislation is named after a Charleston woman who died of an opioid overdose.Grubb lived in Michigan at the time of her death in February 2016. She was recovering from seven years of heroin use when... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), co-chairs of the Girl Scouts’ Honorary Troop Capitol Hill, today introduced a resolution recognizing the Girl Scouts of America on its 108th birthday and celebrating its legacy of building powerful female leaders. “For decades, the Girls Scouts have helped instill core values and confidence in young ladies across the nation,” Senator Capito... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A student group of about 28 from Kanawha County was scheduled to arrive back in the United States on Friday evening after their trip to Europe was cut short due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19.Kizmet Chandler, a teacher at Nitro High School, sponsored the trip organized through EF Tours, according to Briana Warner, a spokesperson for Kanawha County Schools. The group with students from Nitro High School and George Washington High School left for Europe... Read More

WASHINGTON (WTRF) – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito says the question is not if West Virginia will see a case of Coronavirus, its when. And she says officials are prepping for it.Senator Capito says that while the cancellation of many popular events is frustrating, it’s worth it.“Take precautions,” she said. “In some ways it incovieniences you and that’s ok. That’s what has to be done. And the way it should be. In difficult times like this we all have... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Frustrations about testing availability were among the complaints U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) said she was hearing the most this week as the novel coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19, continued to spread in the United States.“I don’t think we’re over-emphasizing testing at all,” said U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.).“We need to know how many people actually have it so you can make some kind of calculations as to... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The National Science Foundation has awarded nearly $3 million for math teachers in West Virginia through the West Virginia University Research Corp., the state's two U.S. senators announced.Democrat Joe Manchin said the funding will help teachers receive continuing education and training.Republican Shelley Moore Capito said the funds will improve math education by providing secondary math teachers with resources they need and will also promote a bond between WVU... Read More

HUNTINGTON — In 2015, David Grubb stood in a community center gym in Charleston and told President Barack Obama about his daughter, Jessica.Jessica Grubb had died of an overdose in Michigan after being prescribed pain medication following a knee surgery. She was in recovery from opioid addiction, and despite letting doctors know she was in recovery, it was still not listed on her chart and the discharging doctor prescribed her 50 oxycodone pills.Since that day in 2015, West... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) introduced the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) Act. The legislation aims to help address barriers to non-opioid pain management for those enrolled in Medicare, which will help stem the opioid epidemic across the nation. “Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has unfortunately exacerbated the addiction epidemic in... Read More

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Governor Jim Justice, and U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito announced more than $1 million was awarded to the Rainelle storm water project.The $1.08 million was awarded in the form of a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It will be used to reduce major flooding risk impacting Rainelle.The grant is in response to the June 2016 Presidential Major Disaster Declaration and is part of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).... Read More

Editor:In these politically divided times, it’s understandable to think we as a country can’t agree on anything. But time and time again, we have seen the beauty and value of nature bring seemingly intractable sides together.That’s why it’s commendable that Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., has co-sponsored legislation to fully and permanently finance the Land and Water Conservation Fund.For more than 50 years, the LWCF has been a critical tool for preserving our... Read More

U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) on March 3 cosponsored bipartisan legislation to protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records.Sens. Capito and Tillis reintroduced an updated Protecting Jessica Grubb’s Legacy Act, S. 3374, with bill sponsor U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), which would change existing privacy regulations known as 42 CFR Part 2, which relate to medical records for those suffering from substance use disorder.“Although... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved an $8.3 billion spending package on Wednesday amid international concerns about COVID-19.The funding package, passed 96-1, will next be taken up by President Donald Trump, who will likely sign the measure. The package includes $500 million in Medicaid funds. West Virginia will receive at least $5 million from emergency preparedness grants.Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., was the only senator to oppose the legislation.“With this... Read More

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., announced that more than $1 million in federal funding has been awarded for maternal and child health services in the state.The grant, awarded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will support the Maternal and Child Health Services programs of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, according to a press release from the senators.Both Manchin and Capito serve on the... Read More

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Virginians mourn and remember the pioneering NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson whose life became known to the public with the help of the 2016 movie “Hidden Figures.” She died today, Feb. 24, at 101-years-old.U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said he is “deeply saddened to hear of her passing.”“Katherine Johnson helped realize one of humankind’s oldest dreams—to reach the stars. Hidden no longer, she will be remembered for her... Read More

Constellium Rolled Products CEO, Buddy Stemple, traveled to Washington D.C. on Wednesday to meet with West Virginia Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin regarding Constellium’s partnership with Blue Origin.Blue Origin, LLC is an American privately funded aerospace manufacturer and sub-orbital spaceflight services company headquartered in Kent, Washington.Constellium plays a major role in the mission of Blue Origin, which is to build a road to space so our children can build the... Read More

A new, bipartisan bill would attempt to limit federal officers’ exposure to potentially deadly shipments of illicit opioids, requiring Customs and Border Protection to create new safety protocols.The 2020 Synthetic Opioid Exposure Prevention and Training Act (S. 3345) would also require CBP to develop new and regular training for officers who regularly come in contact with substances such as fentanyl. Synthetic drug manufacturers, primarily based in China, have in recent years relied... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Eight West Virginia health centers will receive almost $13.5 million from the federal government, the state's two U.S. senators announced.The funding is from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, according to a news release from Republican Shelley Moore Capito and Democrat Joe Manchin.Recipients are Shenandoah Valley Medical System, $3.3 million; Community Care of West Virginia, $3.3 million; New River Health Association, $1.7 million; Community Health... Read More

PARKERSBURG — A step toward the federal regulation of a family of chemicals, of which C8 is a member, has been announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.The preliminary determination toward regulation announced by the EPA is the last step before the agency recommends limits on PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) and PFOS (perfluorooctanesulfonic acid) in drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act.“The U.S. leads the world in providing access to safe drinking water for its... Read More