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Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are standing up for postal services in West Virginia. They're focusing on a review of the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center. This review could lead to major changes, possibly negatively impacting the state and its final mail sorting center. The Senators have voiced their concerns to Louis DeJoy, the Postmaster General of USPS. They're concerned about a proposal to convert the Charleston plant in Southridge to a Local Processing Center... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito continue to press the matter regarding the United States Postal Service’s review of the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center after the findings recommend changes they say could hinder the state and its last mail sorting center. The senators submitted a formal letter to the USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy expressing their concerns of the review that includes the recommendation for the Charleston processing plant... Read More

Berkeley County will soon receive a new water treatment plant, following a $3 million investment from the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The new plant will service the unincorporated community of Bunker Hill. The current treatment plant there is 65 years old. The Berkeley County Public Service Water District, which oversees the plant, has gained 4,000 new users in the last four years. With West Virginia’s water infrastructure facing long-running issues tied to age and decreased... Read More

A bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate that would require any entity advertising a hotel room or short-term rental to clearly show the final price a customer will pay to book lodging up front. The Hotel Fees Transparency Act (S. 2498), first introduced by U.S. Sens. Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), is designed to improve transparency around pricing for consumers. The bill is co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, announced resources from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to the Nicholas County School District. The award will be used by the school district to support emergency protective measures at Summersville Middle School, which was severely damaged by floods in June 2016. “I was proud to work with our... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WVDN) – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, announced resources from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to the Nicholas County School District. The award will be used by the school district to support emergency protective measures at Summersville Middle School, which was severely damaged by floods in June 2016. “I was proud to work with our... Read More

Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen outlining serious concerns with proposed guidance from the IRS regarding 45V tax credits for hydrogen, which would impose burdensome requirements that jeopardize the viability of future energy projects across the country. “By contrast, your agency’s guidance that substitutes wishful thinking for a balanced... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced funding from a variety of federal agencies for environmental protection, economic development, public safety, and research programs in West Virginia, as well as conservation efforts at the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. EPA FUNDING: Senator Capito, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, announced two grants from the U.S.... Read More

NICHOLAS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, announced resources from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to the Nicholas County School District. The award will be used by the school district to support emergency protective measures at Summersville Middle School, which was severely damaged by floods in June 2016. “I was proud to... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC (WOAY) – The Department of Interior has announced several grants for the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve that focus on the restoration and hazard mitigation of abandoned mine sites. The grants add up to over $2.5 million. $1.45 million will be used to restore 500 acres of land that spans 16 abandoned mine sites within the park. The money will address land that is currently unable to support native forests due to mining. There is also significant erosion and... Read More

BLUEFIELD — A major U.S. Department of Justice grant which will help provide care for at-risk youth has been awarded to the city of Bluefield, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. said Friday. The $450,000 federal Department of Justice grant will support the planning and assessment process to develop a continuum of care with a focus on positive youth development, prevention, diversion and treatment services for youth in Mercer County, Capito said in her announcement Friday. Capito said the... Read More

A bill to strengthen support for family caregivers is working its way through Congress. If enacted, it would create tax credits to help offset the financial burdens of caring for the seriously ill. Two U.S. Senators recently reintroduced the Credit for Caring Act, first proposed in 2021. The bill would establish a tax credit up to $5,000 for eligible, working family caregivers. The sponsors of the Senate bill included Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-West Virginia) and Michael Bennet (D-Colorado).... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to the City of Nitro for upgrades to its sewer and storm water infrastructure. This award, which was secured through a Congressionally Directed Spending request made by Capito, will provide funding for the replacement and expansion of old storm... Read More

Like many of you, I am concerned about the effect that social media is having on America’s youth. I have eight grandchildren, and while I am glad that we are able to connect and stay in touch via social media, I am devastated to see the negative effects these platforms can have on children. It’s important that we do all we can to protect our children from online threats that pose a great risk to their development and their safety. These platforms must be responsible for the content provided to... Read More

West Virginia’s rich natural resources and robust oil and gas production long have been cornerstones of the nation’s energy sector and a significant contributor to our energy independence. Just as importantly, the industry is an economic engine for West Virginia workers and families by supporting more than 73,000 jobs and nearly $5 billion in income across the state. That is why it is so concerning to see important discussions surrounding environmental sustainability and foreign pollution give... Read More

As the Clarksburg Water Board continues to deal with a massive lead-pipe replacement project, with a price tag that has soared to about $58 million, it’s great to see more grant funding being made available. Kudos to U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito and her fellow lawmakers who helped to steer about $7 million to the project recently through funding from the Environmental Protection Agency. More than 119,000 linear feet of water line will be replaced during the project, including 58,000 feet of... Read More

MARTINSBURG — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito visited the Eastern Panhandle Thursday, making several stops in Berkeley County. Capito, R-W.Va., first joined a roundtable discussion in Inwood, with local orchardists, officials from Berkeley and Jefferson counties and representatives from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, to discuss the future of the apple industry in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. “West Virginia has a rich history of producing apples, which is evident in communities... Read More

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., on Thursday traveled to Berkeley County, making visits in Inwood and Martinsburg focused on agriculture, civic engagement, economic development and efforts to combat the addiction crisis. Capito hosted a roundtable discussion in Inwood with local orchardists, Berkeley and Jefferson County officials and representatives from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to discuss the future of the apple industry in West Virginia’s... Read More

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., on Thursday traveled to Berkeley County, making visits in Inwood and Martinsburg focused on agriculture, civic engagement, economic development and efforts to combat the addiction crisis. Capito hosted a roundtable discussion in Inwood with local orchardists, Berkeley and Jefferson County officials and representatives from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to discuss the future of the apple industry in West Virginia’s... Read More

Both U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. and U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, have weighed in through statements released to the media on the indefinite idling of the Cleveland Cliffs tinplate production plant in Weirton. “I am devastated to learn that Cleveland-Cliffs will be closing their Weirton operation, which will result in the elimination of almost 900 jobs in the area,” Capito said. “While little consolation to the hardworking men and women facing this incredible loss — and to the... Read More