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Two federal pieces of legislation that could impact West Virginia have passed out of committee and now head to the U.S. Senate floor for a vote.One of the bills, the Opioid Addiction Recovery Fraud Prevention Act, aims to hold accountable fraudulent substance abuse treatment programs and recovery centers by empowering the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general to bring enforcement actions to combat these scams.“I’ve worked hard with my colleagues on both sides of... Read More

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - Senator Shelley Moore Capito's Senate bill has been voted out of the U.S. Commerce Committee and is headed to the full Senate for a vote. The bill would crack down on addiction treatment fraud across the country.This comes just days after 13 News told you about a billing issue going on at suboxone clinics. Some clinics are billing patients for services already covered by Medicaid. In response, Senator Capito introduced the Opioid Addiction Recovery Fraud Prevention... Read More

West Virginia governor Jim Justice released a list on May 18 of 55 U.S. Census tracts that will be part of the state’s Opportunity Zone program.The federal program encourages private investment in rural and low-income communities through tax credits for investors.One census tract in Morgan County that includes the Town of Bath and sections of the county both north and south of downtown Berkeley Springs was approved for the investment program. According to a press release from the... Read More

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va., welcomed veterans to Washington, D.C. on Wednesday as these people visited the nation’s capital for the annual Always Free Honor Flight.The Always Free Honor Flight is a nationwide effort which raises funds to help veterans visit Washington, D.C. at no cost to them. This includes stops at Arlington National Cemetery and the multiple war memorials. The state chapter is the... Read More

A new bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate to help newborns suffering from withdrawal recover in the best care setting and to provide support for their families.The Caring Recovery for Infants and Babies (CRIB) Act would allow Medicaid to cover health care services provided to infants in residential pediatric recovery facilities in addition to hospitals.Similar to the earlier version of the CRIB Act the senators introduced at this time last year, the latest version of this legislation... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The U.S. Senate confirmed J.C. Raffety on Thursday as the next U.S. marshal for West Virginia’s northern district.Raffety served in the position between 2002 and 2010. He previously was a special agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, chief of the Buckhannon Police Department, member of the Upshur County Commission and interim chief for the Elkins Police Department.Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., recommended Raffety for the position.“He brings... Read More

WASHINGTON D.C. - Two months ago a bill to promote carbon capture research and development was introduced to the U.S. Senate. On Tuesday, it was passed out of committee.West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore Capito co-sponsored the USE IT Act, which she said aims to utilize the natural resources available while creating new ways to use energy and carbon.It also supports federal, state, and non-governmental agencies to work together to construct and develop carbon capture,... Read More

CLARKSBURG — Former Northern West Virginia U.S. Marshal J.C. Raffety has been confirmed by the Senate to hold the post in the air.President Donald Trump had nominated Raffety.Raffety was recommended by U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va.Capito applauded the confirmation of Raffety by her fellow senators.“Having already served in this role for eight years, I have no doubt J.C. will do an exceptional job as U.S. Marshal for West Virginia’s Northern District," Capito said in a... Read More

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee and the Committee on Environment and Public Works advanced bills Tuesday regarding the opioid crisis, internet access, incentives for carbon capture technology and water infrastructure.Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., co-sponsored the four bills.Capito and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the Opioid Addiction Recovery Fraud Prevention Act last week, which would allow the Federal Trade Commission... Read More

A Senate panel advanced legislation this morning that aims to boost technologies removing carbon dioxide from fossil fuel emissions — and straight from regular air — by altering the Clean Air Act and other federal laws.By voice vote, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee passed a revised version of the "Utilizing Significant Emissions With Innovative Technologies (USE IT) Act," which would direct EPA to support carbon utilization and air capture research.S. 2602 also... Read More

HURRICANE, WV (WOWK)- - West Virginia's education leaders are working to better prepare the next generation for the future workforce landscape. From policy to programs to public health, three women spoke at the Education Alliance's Ed Talks about making the state brighter for workers of tomorrow.In the last few months Toyota has announced millions of dollars worth of investment in West Virginia. But the question is, will there be qualified workers to fill the jobs being created?"According to a... Read More

HURRICANE, W.Va.– On Monday, three well-known West Virginia women spoke about the education issues facing the state. The three were in agreement that STEM courses need to be promoted to elementary schools, middle schools and, especially, girls.The Education Alliance held its 9th “EDTalks” speaker series. This was the first series to contain all women speakers and all three spoke on issues regarding education.Senator Shelley Moore Capito, President of Toyota Motor Manufacturing... Read More

ELKINS — Two area counties have been recognized as being eligible for a federal tax incentive that could promote economic growth.Gov. Jim Justice and U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito announced last week that the U.S. Department of Treasury has certified 55 “Opportunity Zones” across West Virginia that will now be eligible for a new federal tax incentive designed to encourage private investors to make capital investments in those areas.Those areas include the historic downtown... Read More

WHEELING — A federal program to provide additional tax incentives at specific developable commercial, industrial and residential sites now includes areas of the Northern Panhandle.U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Monday announced the U.S. Department of Treasury’s certified “Opportunity Zones” in West Virginia.New investments in Opportunity Zones can receive preferential tax treatment. Investors can defer tax on any prior gains... Read More

CLARKSBURG — Communities in North Central West Virginia were recently certified as “Opportunity Zones” by the U.S. Department of Treasury. The designation will provide tax incentives for private investors who make capital investments in these areas.Gov. Jim Justice and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., announced Friday the establishment of 55 of opportunity zones in West Virginia. These sites include locations in Clarksburg, Fairmont and Grafton and Upshur and Randolph... Read More

The 23rd U.S. Marshal of the Southern District of West Virginia was sworn in Friday afternoon before a crowd of friends, family and dignitaries.Michael Baylous, a former lieutenant and public information officer for West Virginia State Police, took the oath of office on Friday in the ceremonial courtroom at the Robert C. Byrd United States Courthouse."This is my dream job," Baylous said. "This is such a wonderful experience to have so many people that I love and so many people that I admire that... Read More

WASHINGTON (WTRF) - As the opioid epidemic rages on, lawmakers are working on legislation that would tackle some of the foundational issues surrounding the crisis. West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore Capito has helped introduce bi-partisan legislation that would provide drug manufacturers with data to identify pharmacies that are suspiciously ordering prescription opioids. Capito says there are distributors and pharmacies in certain areas, like Williamson and Kermit, West... Read More

PHILIPPI — One hundred and seventeen students from Philip Barbour High School celebrated their graduation and the completion of one chapter of their lives Friday evening during the school’s 55th commencement.Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., keynote speaker, told students that in West Virginia, people are all part of “one big, small town.”“We care for one another, we know each other’s families, we know each other’s brothers and sisters,” she... Read More

We can all name several categories of people we consider to be the scum of the earth. Surely those who scheme to defraud substance abusers attempting to beat their addictions belong high on most lists.Effective addiction recovery treatment can be quite costly. For many families, getting help for loved ones is a major strain on household budgets. Yet they do it, in the hope of getting back sons, daughters, mothers, fathers and others they hold dear.Imagine the heartbreak and anger of learning you... Read More

The U.S. Department of Treasury has certified 55 Opportunity Zones in West Virginia.Gov. Jim Justice and U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito made the announcement Friday about the zones that will be eligible for new federal tax incentives. The goal is to encourage private investors to invest there, the news release said.Opportunity Zones were created and added to the federal tax code due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Areas that qualify will have this designation for 10 years.Justice said the... Read More