Senator Shelley Moore Capito detailed a series of public engagements in Charleston, West Virginia, on February 18, 2026, highlighting federal funding announcements and discussions about regional development initiatives.
In her first post that day, Capito reported attending a meeting with the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to discuss legislative priorities and regional commissions. She stated: “Kicked off the day attending the @US_EDA Regional Commissions Meeting to discuss EDA reauthorization, WRDA, and the importance of our regional commissions. Great to find new ways to improve our efforts to keep @charlestoncity and WV moving forward.” (February 18, 2026).
Later that afternoon, Capito joined local officials at Charleston City Hall for an announcement related to community project funding. She wrote: “Next Stop, Charleston City Hall Joined Mayor Goodwin and Kanawha County Commissioners to announce CDS funding for the Capitol Sports Center — a project that has the potential to strengthen our community and expand opportunity.” (February 18, 2026).
The day’s events concluded with an airport infrastructure update at Yeager Airport. Capito posted: “Wrapped up the day at @flycrw to announce funding for renovations to Yeager’s terminal and a new concourse to improve travel and support future growth. Yeager’s original terminal was built in the 1940s, and while it has served generations of West Virginians well, it is long” (February 18, 2026).
Shelley Moore Capito serves as U.S. Senator representing West Virginia. The Economic Development Administration is a federal agency responsible for supporting economic growth in distressed communities across the United States through investments in infrastructure projects such as those referenced by Senator Capito.
