Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced that three West Virginia community coalitions, Advocates for Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, the Morgan County Partnership and the Strong Through Our Plan (STOP) Coalition, will each receive $125,000 annually for the next five years from the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program to reduce youth substance use. “West Virginia has the highest rate of deaths from drug... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced the relocation of her U.S. Senate office in Charleston. The new office is located in the heart of downtown Charleston and will provide support for those in and around the capital city. The Charleston office will allow Senator Capito and her staff to better connect with and serve West Virginians from the state’s largest city. A variety of constituent services are offered by staff, who are available during... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced today that seven volunteer fire departments in West Virginia will receive a total of $918,751 under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The funds will go toward operations and safety, and can be used to purchase training and protective gear and equipment for wellness and fitness, as well as to make health and safety improvements to stations and facilities. “These grants... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced West Virginia will receive $782,849 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHSMA) to improve West Virginia’s response to hazardous materials transportation incidents and better protect communities and families. West Virginia will receive $198,828 through the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grants (HMEP)... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.VA. – More than 60 West Virginia small business owners had the opportunity to create a free website today at a workshop hosted by U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Google. “Small businesses of all kinds benefitted from today’s workshop, and it was inspiring to seeing West Virginia’s entrepreneurial spirit in action. These same businesses are the backbone of our local communities and power our state’s economy,” said Senator Capito.... Read More

WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced $141,237 for the City of Huntington’s Women’s Empowerment and Addiction Recovery (WEAR) Program, a specialized program within the current drug court that will address the needs of women in the sex trade who are battling drug addiction and mental health issues. In addition to undergoing the standard drug court model, participants will receive mental and physical health care... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has awarded West Virginia University (WVU) Libraries with a Sparks! Ignition Grant for Libraries to address challenges faced by the student veteran community. “Our men and women in uniform risk their lives to protect our freedoms. In return, we must continue to help those who have served after they return home and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced today that the Shepherdstown Volunteer Fire Department, Hooverston Heights Volunteer Fire Department, Cora Volunteer Fire Department and Verdunville Volunteer Fire Department will receive funding to enhance fire prevention and safety operations through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Programs. “Every day West Virginia... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released a video update on her Capito Connect Plan following the conclusion of a statewide listening tour focused on collecting input and ideas for improving broadband connectivity in the Mountain State. “The most common themes we heard during the listening sessions were issues with broadband access, speed and affordability. We also received a number of comments about the need for more competition and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) will provide $70,000 to the Region 4 Planning and Development Council to invest in job creation and economic development in the region. The Region 4 Planning and Development Council consists of Fayette, Greenbrier, Nicholas, Pocahontas and Webster Counties. “Infrastructure development is critical to economic and job growth in our... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced today that the Clintonville Volunteer Fire Department, Moorefield Volunteer Fire Department and South Berkley Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad will receive funding to enhance fire prevention and safety operations through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Programs.   “West Virginia’s firefighters have one of the most important jobs... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) penned an op-ed in today’s Huntington Herald-Dispatch regarding the announcement this week that West Virginia will benefit from federal funding and a new Heroin Response Strategy to help tackle the drug epidemic. Senator Capito highlights her ongoing efforts to combat drug abuse and the need for continued collaboration at the federal, state and local levels. View the op-ed HERE and below. New Funding Boosts Fight Against... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced she will partner with Google to launch the Let’s Put West Virginia on the Map Program. Senator Capito and representatives from Google will host a free tech workshop for Charleston-area small businesses at the Clay Center on Wednesday, September 2, to help business owners launch a website and become visible online. “By helping business owners reach more customers online, this workshop will empower... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement regarding the EPA’s proposed methane regulations on oil and natural gas producers announced today: “This latest round of EPA regulations is unnecessary. Natural gas producers have cut methane emissions 38 percent since 2005, while increasing production 35 percent, through existing regulations and voluntary industry programs and innovation. EPA’s own data shows that methane... Read More

$2.5 million will fund the Heroin Response Strategy, an unprecedented partnership among five regional HIDTA programs to address the threat of heroin   $400,000 will advance drug use prevention initiatives in West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) applauded today’s announcement from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) that West Virginia will benefit from federal funding to tackle... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced $835,097 in federal funding for the Berkeley County Fire Service Board to help recruit and train more firefighters and improve the safety of the Berkeley County community. “The hardworking and dedicated firefighters in our communities are often first on the scene in an emergency, making sure that the people of West Virginia are safe,” Senator Manchin said. “Thanks to... Read More

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) hosted Director Jon R. Lorsch from the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute of General Medical Sciences at West Virginia University (WVU). Senator Capito and Director Lorsch were joined by leaders from WVU and Marshall University for a discussion highlighting the groundbreaking biomedical research occurring in West Virginia with the help of investments from NIH’s Institutional Development... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced more than $614,000 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration for infrastructure improvements at the Upshur County Regional Airport. “Maintaining our regional airports and transportation infrastructure is important to West Virginia’s economy,” said Senator Capito. “Not only do we have an... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) today announced $451,079 in funding from the U.S. Department of Education’s TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program for Shepherd University and Glenville State College. These funds aim to increase the college retention and graduation rates of TRIO SSS Program participants. “Initiatives like the TRIO Student Support Services Program help level the playing field so that students from all... Read More

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R.-W.Va.) released the following statement about today’s dedication of the Biometrics Technology Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia: “Today’s announcement highlights the strong partnership between DoD and the FBI in combatting terrorism at home and abroad. West Virginia University and Marshall University have made significant investments to create nationally recognized programs in biometrics, and this Clarksburg... Read More