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WHEELING — U.S. Sen. Shelley Capito attributes an improving West Virginia economy to Trump tax reforms passed late last year. Capito, R-W.Va., spoke Tuesday on the effects of the tax reforms while visiting Wheeling. Earlier in the day, she had taken part in a ceremony at the new Brooke Middle School and toured Warwood Tool. Capito referenced figures reported by Gov. Jim Justice last week indicating West Virginia ended the 2018 fiscal year with a surplus of $36 million. The data... Read More

HUNTINGTON - In May, it was announced that portions of Huntington, including the downtown and West End areas, had been certified as Opportunity Zones by the U.S. Department of Treasury. On Friday, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., hosted U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., in Huntington for a number of visits focused on economic development and Opportunity Zones, a federal program that offers tax incentives to promote private investment in economically distressed areas. "It was so... Read More

WHEELING — U.S. Sen. Shelley Capito attributes an improving West Virginia economy to Trump tax reforms passed late last year.Capito, R-W.Va., spoke Tuesday on the effects of the tax reforms while visiting Wheeling. Earlier in the day, she had taken part in a ceremony at the new Brooke Middle School and toured Warwood Tool.Capito referenced figures reported by Gov. Jim Justice last week indicating West Virginia ended the 2018 fiscal year with a surplus of $36 million. The data also showed... Read More

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Despite a booming national economy, one in six Americans live in economically distressed areas.According to a report released last year by the Economic Innovation Group, job growth in economically distressed areas lags behind the national rate. These communities, often in rural areas, also have higher poverty rates and lower incomes, and additionally face more challenges in regards to returning private investments.For U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., the lack of growth... Read More

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded $370,000 to improve oral health outcomes in West Virginia. The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources will administer the grant. “Physicians and other health experts stress the importance of maintaining oral health to overall well-being,” said U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito. “Programs that promote best practices and reduce... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and state Superintendent of Schools Steven Paine joined local school officials, past and present, and representatives of the contractors Tuesday behind Brooke Middle School for a ribbon cutting marking the school’s opening. The national anthem was performed by the Brooke High School Band, and comments were offered by Capito; Paine; Brooke County Superintendent Toni Shute; Rob Robinson, school district facilities director; Ernie Dellatorre, president... Read More

OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) - In her travels to the Northern Panhandle Tuesday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito paid a visit to the Warwood Tool Company.  She met with the owners briefly before touring the plant. They discussed the latest tax reform bill and its effect on manufacturing throughout the country.  Senator Capito also talked about the recent trade tariffs.  She did express some concerns about the timing of the tariffs, but she said that fair trade is vital to the... Read More

BROOKE COUNTY, W. Va. — It’s celebration of growth and development in Brooke County Tuesday as officials cut the ribbon on the new Brooke County middle school, getting it ready for teachers and students later this week. "I just think if we’re going to create workers for the next generation, this is the kind of school we need,” said U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito. "We really had a focus on safety and security for the students,” said architect... Read More

WASHINGTON — Just under $20 million has been awarded to West Virginia agencies for programs to assist victims of crimes. The funding will be given to two groups, who will use it to continue to provide services and compensation to crime victims in the state.  The groups receiving the money are the West Virginia Division of Justice and West Virginia Legislative Claims Commission.   West Virginia's two U.S. senators, both members of the Senate Appropriations... Read More

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs has awarded $19,865,199 for West Virginia’s Division of Justice and West Virginia Legislative Claims Commission. The funding aims to help support crime victims by funding compensation payments and enhancing state services.  “Handing justice to victims of crimes is a coveted American value,” said U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. “This funding will help fulfill that promise by supporting... Read More

HARPERS FERRY -- "I'm a little embarrassed by all this" were the first words spoken by Senator Shelley Moore Capito last Friday morning, as she was recognized for her contributions to Harpers Ferry by members of the Merchant's Association, business people, residents, Park Service and town officials. Capito was the guest of honor at a ceremony at the Harpers Ferry Train Station, where individuals paid homage to her for continued support of the National Park Service, the towns of Harpers... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, announced $122,429 in funding for the Maysville Volunteer Fire Company in Maysville.Funding comes through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (AFG) and will support the purchase of new safety equipment. FEMA is an agency housed within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which receives its appropriations from the... Read More

WASHINGTON — More than $840,000 worth of grants have been secured to fund projects at airports in West Virginia.Three grants were awarded, each for an airport in Cabell, Marion and Braxton counties. The awards will fund projects that will provide infrastructure repairs and improvements to the airports.The awards are: $675,000 for the Tri State Airport Authority in Cabell County; $110,000 for the Fairmont-Marion County Regional Airport Authority; and $61,829 for the Braxton County... Read More

MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University, state and local agencies will be getting a boost in funding for health-care programs.On Tuesday, the office of Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. announced that he and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. helped secure $2,773,296 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for various health-care programs across the Mountain State. Both senators are members of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee.“This significant funding will support a... Read More

On July 9, President Donald Trump announced his nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court, and in the coming months, the Senate will vote on this important nomination.As a senator, I take my responsibility to evaluate presidential nominees very seriously. That is especially true for a nominee to our nation’s highest court.When I consider nominees for the Supreme Court, I don’t look for a person who promises a particular policy outcome or someone who is... Read More

MARTINSBURG — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said Congress is planning smarter when handing out federal opioid addiction treatment dollars.“We found out that states started to run into addiction problems, but they had no treatment facilities,” Capito said. “We’re looking at more money. We’ve put more a lot of money into that through the White House drug control policy with our High Intensity Drug Task Forces,”Capito said during her visit to the... Read More

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - A one-day event that has been touring all across the U.S. has made a stop in Charleston to teach eager West Virginian job seekers and small business owners learn how to optimize Google's many features.The two workshops that were scheduled throughout the day centered around hands-on activities to allow attendees to master the email basics, maximize search engine capabilities, and other tools beneficial to small businesses.Senator Shelley Moore Capito said the Grow with... Read More

One of the saddest parts of the Opioid epidemic spreading throughout the US are the youngest victims.Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or NAS, effects babies whose mothers used opioids while pregnant. Treatment centers like Lily’s Place in Huntington, West Virginia and Children’s National Health System care for those infants.Chief of Neonatology at Children’s National Health System, Billie Short says these young patients usually stay for one month. As the children get... Read More

MORGANTOWN — When Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., took office, one of her first actions was to set about bridging the gaps on internet connectivity, an endeavor that continues three years later via the Capito Connect initiative, which just entered its fourth year.As co-chair of the United States Senate Broadband Caucus, Capito said she went to work with senators in other states and among both parties to form new partnerships and tackle the problem.“Where we started was a... Read More

WEST VIRGINIA – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito met with Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh following president Donald Trump's announcement.After meeting with Kavanuagh, Capito addressed that judicial policy and style of judgment was the topic of conversation. She says that Kavanaugh strongly believes the constitution is his guiding principle.Senator Capito says that when it comes to the quality, the Supreme Justice needs the most, it's stability. "We want somebody who's... Read More