Press Releases

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to South Charleston, W.Va. to attend the ribbon cutting of Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority’s South Charleston substation, which she helped secure a Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) $750,000 Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award for. While there, Senator Capito delivered remarks and celebrated alongside local leaders and city officials. “It was great to participate in today's ribbon cutting for... Read More

SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) attended the inauguration ceremony of Dr. Cameron B. Wesson as the 17th president of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, W.Va. The ceremony, which was held at the Shepherd University Wellness Center, brought together university leadership, faculty, students, alumni, and members of the community to celebrate President Wesson and mark a new chapter for the university. “Shepherd University has long provided West Virginians... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Subcommittee, announced an $8.1 million Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award for Mon Health Medical Center, formerly Monongalia General Hospital, in Morgantown, W.Va. This award, which was secured through a CDS request made by Senator Capito in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), will upgrade the technical... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) introduced NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman at this year’s Keystone Space Collaborative Conference in Pittsburgh, Pa. This annual event examines the impact of our nation’s thriving space industry on the regional Appalachian economy and job market. “West Virginia has contributed immensely to the space economy,” Senator Capito said. “I was proud to introduce NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman at this year’s Keystone Space... Read More

WHEELING, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to Wheeling, W.Va. to deliver remarks and attend a groundbreaking ceremony at the Wheeling Gateway Center. “It was great to be in Wheeling to celebrate the beginning of the Wheeling Gateway Center’s redevelopment,” Senator Capito said. “Today was a true testament of what can be accomplished when the state, local, and federal level collaborate on our shared vision for the future. I look forward to seeing the positive... Read More

NORTH CENTRAL, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), traveled to Buckhannon, W.Va. and Weston, W.Va. where she made stops focused on flood recovery efforts in the region. During the visit, Senator Capito received a briefing from Region VII Planning and Development Council and local leaders, toured the Lewis County Board of Education, and discussed progress made in flood recovery efforts. “It was good to be in Lewis and Upshur counties today to receive updates on flood... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Subcommittee, announced a $15 million Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award for Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This award, which was secured through a CDS request made by Senator Capito in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), will... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that an $11.934 million Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) grant has officially been awarded to West Virginia University (WVU) Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute in Morgantown, W.Va. This award, which was secured through a CDS request made by Senator Capito in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26),... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Subcommittee, announced a $15 million Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award for West Virginia University’s (WVU) School of Dentistry from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). This allocation, which was secured through a CDS request made by Senator Capito in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), will... Read More

EASTERN PANHANDLE, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), traveled to the Eastern Panhandle where she made stops in Martinsburg, Ranson, and Shepherdstown, W.Va. First, Senator Capito traveled to Martinsburg, W.Va. to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Shenandoah Community Health (SCH) and tour the facility’s recent expansion. SCH is a leader in clinical excellence in West Virginia, with one of the largest regional footprints. Senator Capito has been a long-time supporter of... Read More

ATHENS, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) attended the inauguration ceremony of Dr. Bethany Meighen as the 13th president of Concord University in Athens, W.Va. The ceremony, which was held at the Alexander Fine Arts Center, brought together university leadership, faculty, students, alumni, and members of the community to celebrate President Meighen and mark a new chapter for the university. “Concord University has a long history of providing West Virginia students with... Read More

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to Morgantown, W.Va. to attend an event focused on a recent Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award, as well as the investiture of President Michael T. Benson at West Virginia University (WVU). First, Senator Capito attended an event to announce a nearly $5.5 million CDS award for Mon Health Medical Center that she secured in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26). This funding will help improve critical infrastructure,... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Subcommittee, announced a $2.45 million Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award for the WVU Medicine-Weirton Medical Center. This award, which was secured through a CDS request made by Senator Capito in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), will support the planned renovation and expansion of the WVU Medicine-Weirton Medical... Read More

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) made stops in Kanawha County celebrating Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) projects that she helped secure. First, Senator Capito traveled to Clendenin, W.Va. to attend the groundbreaking of the Leatherwood Water Extension alongside Kanawha County Commissioners and other local officials. In Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22), she helped secure a $5,230,000 CDS allocation to make vital upgrades to the city’s infrastructure.... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), visited Marshall University’s Bill Noe Flight School to celebrate the announcement of Marshall University Division of Aviation’s partnership with BETA Technologies. Senator Capito has been a consistent supporter of Marshall’s flight school and has made several visits over the years. BETA Technologies is a leading aerospace and defense company in the U.S., manufacturing electric aircraft systems and charging infrastructure.... Read More

ROMNEY, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to Mineral and Hampshire counties to make stops focused on recent Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocations she helped secure. First, Senator Capito traveled to Ridgeley, W.Va. to visit the Ridgeley Volunteer Fire Department and receive an update on their recent CDS allocation. In March, she helped secure a $2,841,000 CDS allocation to construct a new fire station to replace their current 54-year-old facility.... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) awards from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to support economic development projects across West Virginia. These awards, which were secured through Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests made by Senator Capito in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, will help support business incubation, economic revitalization... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Since four Senators from across the political spectrum introduced their Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act last week, a broad coalition of labor leaders, energy producers, and nonprofits has voiced support for the permitting reform plan, noting that it will deliver cheaper energy, more jobs, and responsible growth. The legislation was drafted by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee; Mike... Read More

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to Fayetteville, W.Va., to cut the ribbon on Hill Hall Hotel. This hotel is a part of a two-phase development by Mountain Shore Properties to repurpose two closed school buildings. “It was great to be in Fayetteville to celebrate the grand opening of Hill Hall Hotel, an investment that represents a new chapter for Fayette County,” Senator Capito said. “I’m proud to see companies like Mountain Shore Properties... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – This weekend, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), made stops in Bridgeport and Morgantown to celebrate first responders and veterans in West Virginia. She also made a visit to Summersville for a building dedication. To begin the day, Senator Capito delivered remarks at the WV Chiefs of Police Association Annual Conference in Bridgeport, W.Va. to celebrate the successes of West Virginia’s police force, which she continuously supports through the Congressionally... Read More