As the national inflation rate rose a historic 9.1% over the past 12 months, West Virginia’s senators said they’re steamed. “For more than a year, leaders in Washington have ignored […]
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Preston Memorial Hospital receives $580K in federal funds for Oncology Infusion Center
MORGANTOWN – Preston Memorial Hospital will receive $580,000 through a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Community Funded Project Award, Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin recently announced. Both […]
Politicians, groups across the state comment on Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade
MORGANTOWN — The U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade prompted comments for and against from politicians and groups across the state. Here is a sampling: Sen. Joe Manchin […]
With Roe v. Wade overturned, what’s next for West Virginia abortion law?
MORGANTOWN — The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, returning authority on abortion law to the states. President Biden is calling on Congress […]
Capito, Manchin join in support of Safer Communities Act gun safety bill; Capito expands on opposition to gas tax holiday
MORGANTOWN – Sen. Shelley Moore Capito talked with members of the West Virginia press today, voicing her support for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act – the response to the Uvalde […]
Manchin, Capito among opponents of Biden’s proposed federal gas tax holiday
MORGANTOWN – Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are among those opposing President Biden’s proposed federal gas tax holiday. “I’m not a yes right now, that’s for sure,” Manchin […]
Sen. Capito, Delegate Hansen offer perspectives on EPA’s new, lower PFAS advisory levels
MORGANTOWN – A recent legislative look at a group of potentially hazardous chemicals – called PFAS – in West Virginia’s drinking water supply coincided with a U.S. EPA health advisory […]
Manchin on gun-control proposal: ‘It’s a start’
Sen. Joe Manchin drew a bead on optimism Monday. The Democrat lawmaker from West Virginia told reporters that a heralded, bipartisan bill announced the day before on Capitol Hill could […]
Manchin, Capito, sign onto Senate bill to allow infrastructure act money to be used for acid mine drainage projects
MORGANTOWN — Sen. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito jointly announced on Tuesday that they’ve signed on to the Senate version of legislation to enable Infrastructure and Jobs Act money […]
A look at House Ethics Committee disciplinary actions for members’ violations of rules
MORGANTOWN — As the House Ethics Committee continues its review of Office of Congressional Ethics allegations against Rep. Alex Mooney, we offer a look at actions the committee has presented […]
