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  • November 11, 2019

    Capito Op-Ed: EDA plays vital role in WV

    As West Virginia looks to grow economically, a key partner will continue to be the Economic Development Administration, also known as the EDA.This federal agency makes targeted investments in local communities and partners with leaders on the ground.But, this was not always the case.Before I was elected to the United States Senate, the EDA did not play an active role in West Virginia, which is odd when you consider that West Virginia has no shortage of economic development and infrastructure... Read More

  • October 29, 2019

    CAPITO OP-ED: Federal act lifts W.Va. communities

    Huntington knows all too well that West Virginia has struggled with the opioid crisis longer than most states. While that reality has been tough, it has also helped us become a leader in fighting back.West Virginia has become ground zero for recovery efforts. We’ve tried a lot of innovative things. Some have worked, and others we need to improve on. It’s these lessons and insights that enabled me to help shape groundbreaking legislation Congress passed and President Trump signed into... Read More

  • June 07, 2019

    Capito Op-Ed: Driving Investment in our Communities

    Since passing the tax cuts legislation, West Virginians are really seeing the benefits. I’ve heard from so many individuals, families, and small businesses in communities all across our state about the ways they’ve benefited from tax reform.But when we passed that legislation, it wasn’t just about the benefits. It was also about creating opportunities.One of the provisions in the tax cuts bill—a provision I was very proud to co-sponsor—created something called... Read More

  • June 06, 2019

    Capito Op-Ed: Alzheimer’s disease is devastating families—We must make it a national priority

    Health care is a subject that remains front and center in so many of our national conversations and debates. It’s a leading talking point among 2020 presidential candidates. It continues to poll as a top concern among the American public. And it’s something I hear about regularly from constituents back home in West Virginia. Much of the talk related to health care issues has to do with flashier or more controversial topics such as "Medicare for All" or prescription drug prices,... Read More

  • March 29, 2019

    Capito Op-Ed: A Bad Deal for West Virginia

    This week, the Senate had an opportunity to vote on the Green New Deal — an unrealistic and impractical wish list dressed up as environmental policy. And it’s a wish list that would have serious consequences for West Virginians and Americans across the country.For starters, it would be expensive. Very expensive. All together, the Green New Deal’s price tag is estimated at up to $93 trillion over its first 10 years. You could liquidate all of the wealth in the entire country and... Read More

  • January 14, 2019

    Capito Op-Ed: Building on Momentum in 2019

    2018 marked another year of accomplishment under Republican leadership. Most importantly, these accomplishments had a tremendous impact on our state. Our small businesses are feeling more optimistic, our economy has experienced positive growth, families have a renewed sense of hope, and West Virginia workers finally feel like good jobs are available.Whether it was delivering significant regulatory reforms, creating new economic opportunities, enacting the most comprehensive legislation to combat... Read More

  • January 04, 2019

    Op-Ed: Reflecting on past year, looking ahead (Daily Mail Opinion)

    Prior to 2017, West Virginia went through some tough times. Entire industries that were critical to our economy, and in many ways our identity, were under attack. Families were searching for jobs that didn’t exist. And West Virginians were questioning, “How do we move forward? What comes next?” Well, at the beginning of 2018—after a year of Republican leadership both in Congress and in the White House—there was a palpable change across our state. Our small... Read More

  • December 16, 2018

    Capito Op-Ed: Encouraging Entrepreneurship, Innovation in the Mountain State

    As I travel across West Virginia, it’s clear the economic climate is improving here, and there are many reasons to be optimistic about our state’s future.Reforming our outdated tax code and rolling back burdensome regulations, as well as other pro-growth measures, have proven to be a winning combination for workers, small businesses, and economic growth, and they have encouraged an environment that’s putting West Virginia on a path to a brighter future.That’s exactly the... Read More

  • October 22, 2018

    Capito Op-Ed: How local solutions can solve the national opioid crisis

    As Eastern Panhandle residents know far too well, West Virginia has struggled with the opioid crisis longer and harder than most other states. While that reality has been tough on our state, it has also helped us become a leader when it comes to fighting back.West Virginians have learned a lot from our struggles with the opioid epidemic. We better understand some of the causes and how we can deal with them. We’ve seen what is working and what isn’t. And we’ve learned that the... Read More

  • September 30, 2018

    Op-Ed by Senator Capito & Beth Casey: Girls — West Virginia's Great Untapped Power Source

    From coal and natural gas production to the automotive, aerospace, biotech industries and beyond, when you think of West Virginia, you can’t help but think about the resources that power our country. However, one thing that might not necessarily be top of mind is one of our greatest, largely untapped resources — girls and their incredible potential. According to the 2017 annual report of the West Virginia Women’s Commission, among all 50 states and the District of... Read More

  • September 23, 2018

    Op-Ed by Senator Shelley Moore Capito: State's challenges, solutions help shape the opioids fight

    As West Virginians know far too well, our state has struggled with the opioid crisis longer and harder than most. That's not something we're proud of, but it's a reality that has shaped our ongoing response to this crisis. It's also one that helped inform groundbreaking legislation the Senate passed last week, the Opioid Crisis Response Act.In West Virginia, we better understand some of the causes of the crisis and how we can deal with them. We've discovered what is working; we've learned that... Read More

  • August 26, 2018

    Capito Op-Ed: New Plan Levels Playing Field for W.Va. Coal

    Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it followed through on President Donald Trump’s executive order to review and repeal the Clean Power Plan (CPP).From its inception, the CPP was a total overreach of the federal bureaucracy. That’s why West Virginia led 24 states in fighting the rule in court, arguing that the Obama EPA overstepped its legal authorities under the Clean Air Act in proposing it. The U.S. Supreme Court agreed, and imposed a stay on... Read More

  • August 17, 2018

    Op-Ed by Senators Capito and Scott: Creating Opportunities for Growth in West Virginia

    When we voted in support of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act last December, we did so to help millions of families across West Virginia and the nation. Four million Americans have received bonuses or wage and benefit increases since tax reform’s passage, and more than a million jobs have been created nationwide. The child tax credit and standard deduction were doubled, simplifying the tax process for many and putting more money back in the pockets of hardworking moms and dads. In fact, a... Read More

  • August 10, 2018

    Op-Ed by Senator Capito: Helping WV students and workers succeed

    The U.S. Commerce Department recently announced the economy grew 4.1 percent during the second quarter of this year. More recently, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that worker pay rates hit their highest level since 2008. And since President Trump took office, nearly 4 million people found jobs.These are only a few highlights, but they are proof that our economy is thriving under Republican leadership.It’s clear that the combination of tax reform and cutting burdensome regulations,... Read More

  • June 24, 2018

    Capito Op-ed: How Capito Connect is closing the digital divide in West Virginia

    Whether you’re a student trying to do your homework, a small business owner looking to expand or a rural resident who would benefit from telehealth services, broadband access has the ability to open doors to new opportunities for West Virginians.But, as too many West Virginians know, our state is falling behind when it comes to connectivity.Affordable and reliable broadband should be easily accessible regardless of where you live. It’s that simple. And for several years, I have been... Read More

  • June 22, 2018

    Op-Ed by Senator Capito: Making progress connecting WV with the world (Daily Mail)

    Since my first day in the U.S. Senate, improving broadband access for West Virginians has been one of my top priorities.Whether you’re a small business owner looking to grow your operations, a teacher wanting to help your students learn in new and innovative ways, or someone who could benefit from telehealth services, broadband is critical in today’s world.Broadband keeps us connected, helps improve our lives and communities, and can lead to so many new opportunities.That’s why... Read More

  • May 23, 2018

    Sen. Shelley Moore Capito Op-Ed: How is US tax reform helping you? (Daily Mail)

    The past year and a half was a time of important accomplishments that will help improve the lives of West Virginians.When Congress passed tax reform legislation at the end of last year, we promised it would help workers and families keep more of their hard-earned money.We promised it would help our businesses compete, reinvest in our economy, and pass benefits down to their employees.We promised it would create new opportunities for growth in our communities.Now, those promises are being... Read More

  • May 22, 2018

    Capito Op-Ed: Tax reform impact considered important accomplishment

    The past year-and-a-half was a time of important accomplishments that will help improve the lives of West Virginians.When Congress passed tax reform legislation at the end of last year, we promised it would help workers and families keep more of their hard-earned money. We promised it would help our businesses compete, reinvest in our economy and pass benefits down to their employees. We promised it would create new opportunities for growth in our communities. Now, those promises are being... Read More

  • May 17, 2018

    Capito Op-Ed: Sharing Your Stories in W.Va.

    The past year and a half was a time of important accomplishments that will help improve the lives of West Virginians. When Congress passed tax reform legislation at the end of last year, we promised it would help workers and families keep more of their hard-earned money. We promised it would help our businesses compete, reinvest in our economy, and pass benefits down to their employees. We promised it would create new opportunities for growth in our communities.Now, those promises are being... Read More

  • May 11, 2018

    Shelley Moore Capito Op-Ed: Senator asks West Virginians to share their stories

    The past year-and-a-half was a time of important accomplishments that will help improve the lives of West Virginians.When Congress passed tax reform legislation at the end of last year, we promised it would help workers and families keep more of their hard-earned money.We promised it would help our businesses compete, reinvest in our economy, and pass benefits down to their employees.We promised it would create new opportunities for growth in our communities.Now, those promises are being... Read More