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West Virginians should be proud and pleased that our soon-to-be senior U.S. senator, Shelly Moore Capito, is now in the fourth-most-powerful position in the Senate. Besides being a clear leader in the upper chamber of Congress, Capito has a track record of doing not only what is best for the people of the United States, but also safeguarding West Virginia’s interests, especially in regards to the state’s position as a top energy producer. Capito’s reputation explains why she was unchallenged in... Read More

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., has taken a step up the Republican Senate hierarchy by being elected to chair the Senate Republican Policy Committee by her GOP colleagues. Her new role effectively makes her the fourth-ranking Senate Republican, one step above her current role as vice chairwoman of the same committee — a role she has held for the past two years. Capito was uncontested in her bid to become Policy Committee chairwoman. “With President Trump back in the White House and a... Read More

The Republicans are taking the majority in the U.S. Senate next year, with U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito moving up to the fourth most powerful position in the Senate GOP majority caucus. Republican members of the U.S. Senate met Wednesday to vote on their new leadership team that will take the reins of the Senate majority after sweeping last week’s elections. The current Democratic Senate majority lost four seats and Republicans picked up four seats, giving the GOP a 53-47 majority in the... Read More

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., is now the No. 4 Republican in the U.S. Senate. Capito, who was previously the No. 5 Senate Republican, won an uncontested race Wednesday as GOP senators voted to choose their next leadership team. She will now serve as Senate GOP Policy Committee chair. “With me leading the policy issues and all of us working together, we’re going to have a united voice,” Capito said during a press conference. The Senate created Democratic and Republican Policy Committees in... Read More

U.S. Senator Senator Shelley Moore Capito was elected Wednesday to the fourth highest leadership position in GOP-controlled Senate. Capito is the new chair of the Republican Policy Committee. South Dakota Senator John Thune was elected majority leader while Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton will serve as conference chair; Oklahoma Senator James Lankford, will serve as the vice chair of the conference; and South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, will serve as the senatorial committee chair. “Congratulations... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., was unanimously elected Wednesday by acclamation to serve as the Chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee (RPC). For the last two years, Capito has served as the Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference. “I am grateful to my colleagues for electing me to serve on the Senate Republican leadership team as the next Chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee,”Capito said. “With President Trump back in the White House and a... Read More

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) won an uncontested race Wednesday to become the No. 4 Senate Republican, keeping her hold on a post in GOP leadership. Capito served the previous two years as the No. 5 Senate Republican and was vice chair of the Senate GOP Policy Committee. She will now be chair of the committee. The Policy Committee chair is tasked with organizing the weekly Tuesday policy lunches for members, which are a staple of every in-session workweek.  She will replace Sen. Joni... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito has moved up the leadership ladder in the Senate. On Wednesday, Capito was elected chair of the Republican Policy Committee, the No. 4 spot on the party’s leadership team. Republican senators also elected their new majority leader, John Thune of South Dakota. He succeeds Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. Capito will become chair of the Environment and Public Works Committee. That committee authorizes road and bridge and water and wastewater infrastructure... Read More

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a new rule to cut methane from oil and gas extraction. The EPA calls methane a “super-polluter.” It’s many times more potent at trapping heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide. West Virginia is one of the country’s leading gas producers and home to a large network of wells, pipelines and storage facilities. The oil and gas sector is a big emitter of methane, and the new EPA rule aims to cut 1.2 million metric tons of it by 2035 – the... Read More

Senator Shelley Moore Capito is in line to ascend to the fourth most powerful position on the Senate GOP leadership team when elections are held Wednesday. Capito is unopposed, so unless something unexpected happens, the West Virginian will be the next chair of the Republican Policy Committee. “I’m very excited about being in this leadership position because you can really lead the agenda, you can lead the conversation,” Capito said on Talkline last week. Capito’s power also extends to Senate... Read More

Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., anticipates serving in new leadership roles as Republicans take majority control of the U.S. Senate. “And so I think I have a strong voice in that I like to get things done. You know that, and I like to do things that not just help West Virginia — of course, that’s primary –but also help the country,” Capito said on MetroNews’ “Talkline.” Capito has served as ranking member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, and she has held a leadership role... Read More

Workers with a pipeline contractor were moving dirt already Thursday when a groundbreaking ceremony officially kicked off a project that will carry natural gas to the Cumberland Industrial Park and all along John Nash Boulevard. Local dignitaries and U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., met at the Bluefield Area Transit Authority’s headquarters near Exit 1 of Interstate 77 for the new natural gas pipeline’s groundbreaking ceremony. The pipeline, extending around 5.5 miles along John Nash... Read More

The John Nash Boulevard Gas Line Extension Project was celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony and boots are already on the ground.This project has been in the works for seven years, but it is one expected to bring hundreds of jobs and provide more resources to the area. “It is a fundamental need for economic development and the fact that there’s no gas out there now has hampered the development there and the creation of jobs. So, I think it’s a necessity as much as water, electricity, and... Read More

A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday marked the opening of the future home of PATTERN, a new training and manufacturing facility that promises to accelerate the textile industry in the region. The center stands for Planning and Accelerating Textile Technology and Entrepreneurship Regional Network and aims to give students hands-on skills while connecting them to local textile manufacturing opportunities. The 192-hour accredited training program will focus on industrial sewing, and its graduates... Read More

Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) and Appropriations Committees, made two stops in southern West Virginia focused on infrastructure and economic development.  First, Senator Capito traveled to the Bluefield Area Transit along John Nash Boulevard in Bluefield, W.Va., where she spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony for a natural gas infrastructure extension project. In 2021, Senator Capito secured $2,959,000 in Fiscal Year... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito offered high praise today for the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority’s (NRGRDA) new textile training and manufacturing facility set to become the future home of PATTERN, located at 412 City Avenue in Beckley. “The establishment of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has resulted in a boost in visitors from all over, leading to great potential to fill voids in the outdoor textiles prototyping industry here in West Virginia. As a leader on... Read More

A new textile and entrepreneurship training and manufacturing center is coming to Beckley.  On Thursday, Nov. 7, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), members of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), WV Hive, local officials and more were on hand at 412 City Ave. in Beckley to help cut the ribbon on the future home of the PATTERN (Planning and Accelerating Textile Technology and Entrepreneurship Regional Network) manufacturing and training center.  “It’s a big old... Read More

It was a field trip with her Girl Scout troop in middle school that first pricked Emily Rouse’s interest in sewing. That same year, the Wheeling native was gifted a sewing machine for Christmas by her parents, and she quickly began stitching together her new future, which centered on fashion, design and business. On Thursday, Rouse attended a ribbon cutting for the opening of a new textile training and manufacturing center located at 412 City Avenue in Beckley. Scheduled to open in the summer of... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito was on hand Thursday for a ribbon cutting ceremony presenting the new PATTERN textile training and manufacturing facility location. Both the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority and Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of commerce participated in the ceremony. NRERDA Executive Director, Jina Belcher spoke of the endeavor, praising the NRGRDA’s collaboration with Senator Capito. “The New River Gorge is anxious for a full opening of the PATTERN facility in... Read More

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito announced that a million dollars in federal funding is headed toward Belington. A $1 million U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Congressionally Directed Spending award has been designated for the City of Belington to be used for water system upgrades. Capito, R-W.Va., Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  These awards, which were secured... Read More