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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

MARTINSBURG — As young women are encouraged nationally to seek more leadership roles in politics, science, technology, engineering and mathematics, state leadership is making efforts to encourage young girls in the Mountain State to boldly chase leadership roles in their futures.Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., shared her desire to encourage young women throughout the state with her West Virginia Girls Rise Up program, where she meets with fifth-grade girls all across the state and... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bipartisan U.S. House of Representatives group introduced a measure last month asking Major League Baseball to reconsider a proposal that would eliminate or demote 42 teams nationwide.On Thursday, the U.S. Senate introduced a similar resolution.The effort — spearheaded by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. — encourages Major League Baseball to continue discussions to preserve teams’ affiliations and existence.Major... Read More

WASHINGTON — Joining forces with a colleague from across the aisle, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., has helped to lead an initiative to support Minor League Baseball teams facing a possible loss of Major League Baseball affiliation.Late last year, the MLB issued a proposal to sever affiliation with a number of minor league teams as part of ongoing negotiations with the MiLB. No final decisions have been reached, and the measure remains a proposal.Among the teams minor league teams... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The U.S. Senate passed a resolution Thursday honoring late NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson.Johnson, who died Monday at 101 years old, provided calculations for NASA from June 1953 to 1986. The White Sulphur Springs native’s work was instrumental in John Glenn’s orbit around the Earth as well as the United States’ mission to the moon.U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., introduced the resolution, which the Senate... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced a grant of $302,661 through the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) for West Virginia Senior Corps organizations. This funding will create opportunities for citizens 55 and older to use their skills and experience to better their communities through a multitude of service projects.“I am encouraged by the effort of... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,243,658 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Head Start programs in West Virginia.“Providing adequate resources for our youth in West Virginia is a direct investment into the welfare of our children, as well as the overall future of our state,” said Senator Capito. “Head Start does a... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, on Monday announced $47,559,125 from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for various housing development programs across West Virginia.“Every West Virginian deserves to have a roof over their head, regardless of where they live or their background. This funding will help provide that basic necessity for people across our state. I am proud of... Read More

MARTINSBURG — The opioid epidemic and the unique stories of those working toward recovery were showcased Monday morning when a United States Senator made a stop in the Eastern Panhandle to tour and talk about local recovery efforts and the lives they save.Senator Shelly Moore Capito, R – W.Va., toured Mountaineer Recovery Center and spoke with its inpatient residents about the care they receive in the new facility as well as the things those residents would like to see Capito do on a... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today applauded the announcement that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will propose Safe Drinking Water Act regulatory determinations for perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in drinking water. Senator Capito has been aggressively pushing the EPA to set this standard, introducing several pieces of legislation and talking... Read More

A Senate Energy and Natural Resources field hearing took place Saturday as members of the public had the opportunity to give their opinions on the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Act — a piece of legislation that would re-designate the New River Gorge National River as the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.  The piece of legislation was introduced by U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and... Read More

BLUEFIELD, Va. — One of West Virginia’s senators visited a local baseball stadium Friday to learn more about the sport’s economic impact and give her support to keeping Minor League Baseball teams in the state.U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., stopped at Bowen Field to tour the facility and speak with local leaders. Two Minor League Baseball teams, the Bluefield Blue Jays at Bowen Field and the Princeton Rays at Hunnicutt Field, play their games in Mercer County. In... Read More

PRINCETON, WV (WOAY) – This afternoon, Senator Shelley Moore Capito joined Mayor David Graham and members of the city council for a tour of the new municipal building in Princeton.In a town of 64 hundred people. Princeton has struggled for years to get up to date facilities for their youth and community members. Now the city’s municipal building has been newly renovated and provides much more office space for city officials.“This is an enormous facility, I think the city... Read More

HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) — Senator Shelley Moore Capito started the “West Virginia Girls Rise Up!” program back in 2015. On the morning of Wednesday, February 19, 2020, she made her 22nd stop at Meadows Elementary in Huntington. This would be her first stop in Cabell County for the program.“This is something I want [these girls] to think about, to aspire to, to say, ‘I met that lady in fifth grade and she was a senator and that’s something I’d really like... Read More