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News from July 2024

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1 gas station in cities throughout Kanawha County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending July 27

By Charleston Leader | Jul 31, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Kanawha County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Capito calls for urgent action on national defense amid global tensions

By Charleston Leader | Jul 31, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), vice chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, delivered remarks on the Senate floor calling for action on the National Defense Authorization Act amid rising threats to the United States and escalating global tensions. Joining Senator Capito were Republican members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services (SASC), including SASC Ranking Member Roger Wicker (R-Miss.).

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Initial funding awarded for regional hydrogen hub establishment in West Virginia

By Charleston Leader | Jul 31, 2024

Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate on Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.), as well as Governor Jim Justice (R-W.Va.), and former U.S. Rep. David McKinley (R-W.Va.) announced the initial $30 million of the total $925 million award was released from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to officially launch the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) in West Virginia. This funding was made possible by provisions secured by Senator Capito in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

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Kanawha County Schools launches new school bus tracking app

By Charleston Leader | Jul 31, 2024

Kanawha County Schools (KCS) has introduced the Zonar MyView app to enhance school bus communication for parents and guardians. The app allows real-time tracking of students' buses, enabling users to see the bus location and receive updates directly on their phones or tablets.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Boone County in week ending July 27

By Charleston Leader | Jul 30, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Boone County was found at three gas stations in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Kanawha County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 27

By Charleston Leader | Jul 30, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kanawha County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senate passes Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act with overwhelming support

By Charleston Leader | Jul 30, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, voted in favor of the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act today. The legislation aims to protect children from online dangers associated with social media and provide parents with necessary tools. It combines the Kids Online Safety Act, which Senator Capito helped introduce, and the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act 2.0, of which she is a cosponsor. The bill passed with a vote of 91-3 and now moves to the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Senator Capito addresses Supreme Court changes and campus anti-Semitism

By Charleston Leader | Jul 30, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), vice chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, appeared on Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria” to discuss the Biden-Harris administration's new plan to overhaul the Supreme Court and issues related to anti-Semitism on college campuses.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Kanawha County in week ending July 27

By Charleston Leader | Jul 29, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Kanawha County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senators introduce bill banning federal contracts for companies boycotting Israel

By Charleston Leader | Jul 29, 2024

Last week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined 11 of her Senate Republican colleagues in introducing the Countering Hate Against Israel by Federal Contractors Act. The legislation, led by U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), aims to prohibit the federal government from contracting with entities that boycott the State of Israel. West Virginia and 36 other states have already passed laws or regulations opposing the boycott, divestment, or sanction (BDS) of Israel.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Kanawha County in week ending July 27?

By Charleston Leader | Jul 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Kanawha County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Charleston Leader area weekly mass times

By Charleston Leader | Jul 28, 2024

The following parishes in the Charleston Leader coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Boone County in week ending July 20?

By Charleston Leader | Jul 27, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Kanawha County in week ending July 20

By Charleston Leader | Jul 27, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Kanawha County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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4 gas stations in cities throughout Boone County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 20

By Charleston Leader | Jul 26, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at four gas stations in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Boone County in week ending July 20?

By Charleston Leader | Jul 26, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Capito introduces bill addressing discrimination against Jewish students

By Charleston Leader | Jul 26, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), introduced the Restoring Civility on Campus Act this week. The legislation aims to ensure universities and the U.S. Department of Education (Education) promptly address civil rights complaints when a student experiences violence or harassment on campus due to their heritage. This initiative was led by U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa).

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Boone County in week ending July 20?

By Charleston Leader | Jul 25, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Capito secures grant funding for diverse initiatives across West Virginia

By Charleston Leader | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she has secured funding from various federal agencies for numerous projects in West Virginia. These initiatives span healthcare, education, environmental cleanup, infrastructure, economic development, and drug prevention.

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Federal Prison Oversight Act signed into law

By Charleston Leader | Jul 25, 2024

Today, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, bipartisan legislation cosponsored by U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), was signed into law. The law establishes new, independent oversight of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).