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BRIDGEPORT — A sizable grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration will allow North Central West Virginia Airport to build a new development of commercial buildings on its property, according to airport officials. The $1.7 million federal grant will provide 80 percent of the funding needed to construct what will be called the Benedum Logistics Park on a tract of land southeast of the airport’s runway. The Benedum Airport Authority — the body that governs... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Legislation signed at the White House Wednesday by Pres. Donald Trump was “the largest single allocation of resources to deal with substance abuse in the country’s history.” The legislation Trump signed is called SUPPORT for Patients and Communities and includes many initiatives related to the tackling the epidemic. Greg Puckett, Mercer County commissioner and director of Community Connections, was on hand for the event, which was the... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump pledged Wednesday to put an "extremely big dent" in the scourge of drug addiction in America as he signed legislation intended to help tackle the opioid crisis, the deadliest epidemic of overdoses in the country's history. Nearly 48,000 people died last year from overdoses involving opioids. Overall, U.S. drug overdose deaths have started to level off, but Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar says it's too soon to declare... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump pledged on Wednesday to put an “extremely big dent” in the scourge of drug addiction in America as he signed legislation intended to help tackle the opioid crisis, the deadliest epidemic of overdoses in the country’s history. Nearly 48,000 people died last year from overdoses involving opioids. Overall, U.S. drug overdose deaths have started to level off, but Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar says it’s... Read More

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WDTV)-- The Childhood Cancer STAR Act was one of the main topics in today's event.  Senator Capito introduced the STAR Act in February and signed the legislation into law, with President Trump, this summer. STAR stands for survivorship, treatment, access and research. The Act helps to focus on pediatric cancer research and child-based cancer treatments. Senator Capito joined the hospital staff and families to deliver her remarks. According to... Read More

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) -- The left and right come together to take on the opiate epidemic. But, some experts warn billions of dollars and dozens of changes to the law may not be enough.With a thick-tipped marker, President Donald Trump signed a sweeping attack on addiction into law. “It really takes into account, I would say, the modern drug problem,” White House Opiate Czar KellyAnne Conway said. The collection of more than 70 proposals passed with near unanimous support in... Read More

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTRF) - As opioids continue to ravage our state, the country seems to get one step closer finding a solution to this devastating crisis.  President Trump signed a 600 page bill to fight the opioid crisis into law on Wednesday. The SUPPORT for Patients  and Communities Act (or H.R. 6) will provide $8 billion this year to battle the addiction epidemic.  This bill will work towards expanding recovery centers, curb drug shipments, lift... Read More

THE WHITE HOUSE (WOWK/WVNS) - President Trump signed a 600 page bill to fight the opioid crisis into law. It will provide $8 billion this year to battle the addiction epidemic. Many items in the national bill are cloned from ideas from West Virginia, the state hardest hit. There will be more national care for drug addicted babies modeled after Lily's Place in Huntington. There will be more quick response teams that treat overdoes, also modeled after that same city. "This is a big... Read More

HUNTINGTON — Aerospace in West Virginia? Huntington Mayor Steve Williams says when he is asked that question, his answer is always the same. "I say hell yes," the mayor said. "We can get there from here. We can reach the world and change the world from right here in West Virginia." Williams' remarks opened the Next Generation Aerospace Conference in Huntington at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena on Thursday. The inaugural conference focused on developing and creating new... Read More

WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced Tuesday $7,766,842 for West Virginia through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). Funding will go to several entities across the state to support economic and workforce development efforts - including broadband expansion, tourism development, and assistance for West Virginians affected by substance abuse, according to a joint news release from the... Read More

WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., joined U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on Oct. 10 in announcing that the department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $6.7 million in grants to West Virginia to support local business development and job growth efforts. According to grantee estimates, the projects are expected to create or retain more than 1,430 jobs, while generating $35 million in private investment, Capito said in a news... Read More

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded West Virginia more than $7.7 million in funding.  Funding will go to several entities across the state to support economic and workforce development efforts, including broadband expansion, tourism development and assistance for West Virginians affected by substance abuse. “Economic development begins at the local level, where community leaders work to advance projects that help create opportunity and growth,” said... Read More

MARTINSBURG — The saying “all good things come to those who wait” may apply to the Inwood Bypass roadway construction project designed to ease traffic congestion in the area where U.S.11 meets W.Va. 51. With an estimated cost of $12.4 million, Phase One is widening the existing route for W.Va 51 from three lanes to five between U.S. 11 and the railroad crossing, and installing three roundabouts aimed at improving traffic flow. The search for an Inwood... Read More

MARTINSBURG — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va, visited Martinsburg High School Friday to teach a civics class about the U.S. Supreme Court nomination process. Martinsburg High School’s principal, Trent Sherman, invited Capito to visit the school to teach the government course after he met her this fall. Capito began her lecture by introducing herself to the students and providing them with some of her history. Capito, elected to the Senate in 2014, is the first West... Read More

MARTINSBURG–For her final stop Friday in the Eastern Panhandle, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., toured the Martinsburg location of the Boys & Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle and spent some time with the club’s kids. Capito was also joined by Martinsburg Police Chief Maury Richards to discuss the Martinsburg Initiative and the department’s partnership with the club. After recent visits with Stacie Rohn, chief professional officer with the Boys and Girls... Read More

WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., joined U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on Wednesday in announcing that the department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $6.7 million in grants to West Virginia to support local business development and job growth efforts. According to grantee estimates, the projects are expected to create or retain more than 1,430 jobs, while generating $35 million in private investment, Capito said in a news... Read More

WASHINGTON — Morgantown attorney Tom Kleeh has been confirmed as a federal judge for West Virginia's Northern District. Kleeh, who previously worked in Steptoe & Johnson's labor and employment group, is replacing senior status judge Irene Keeley. He worked in the firm's Charleston office before moving to the Morgantown location. “Since President Trump nominated Tom, I have been impressed by the amount of support he has received in all corners of West Virginia’s... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Attorney Thomas H. Kleeh has been confirmed by the Senate as U.S. district judge for Northern West Virginia. The vote was 65-30. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., recommended Kleeh for the position and introduced him at his confirmation hearing in April. “I recommended Tom to President Trump because of his exceptional qualifications and his outstanding reputation,” Capito said in a statement. “As I’ve said since he was first... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tom Kleeh has been confirmed as a District Judge, replacing senior status judge Irene Keeley. Kleeh, a member of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC in the firm’s labor and employment group, is a graduate of West Virginia University College of Law. “Since President Trump nominated Tom, I have been impressed by the amount of support he has received in all corners of West Virginia’s legal community,” Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va.,... Read More

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito stopped by Martinsburg High School where she discussed government with students. Sen. Capito spoke about courts and appeals, and discussed the process of nominating supreme court justices, including the recent justice, Brett Kavanaugh. Students weighed in on the decision surrounding his nomination. "Due to his past experiences Brett Kavanaugh is pretty qualified, but mostly due to what's happened now it's just become such a... Read More