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Senator Capito questions safety experts on risks posed by heavier electric vehicles

By Charleston Leader | May 30, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, questioned national transportation leaders during a Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight and Ports Subcommittee hearing titled "Examining the Roadway Safety Crisis and Highlighting Community Solutions."

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Boone County in week ending May 18?

By Charleston Leader | May 30, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Charleston Leader area weekly mass times

By Charleston Leader | May 30, 2024

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

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5.9% of Kanawha County residents considered unemployed in 2021

By Charleston Leader | May 30, 2024

The unemployment rate in Kanawha County hit 5.9% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Capito questions NASA, NSF leaders on WV facilities' roles in science education

By Charleston Leader | May 30, 2024

Last week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, participated in a Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee hearing to review the president’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget request for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF).

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Bipartisan bill aims to enhance primary care training in dementia detection

By Charleston Leader | May 29, 2024

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) recently introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at enhancing training for primary care providers to improve the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The Accelerating Access to Dementia & Alzheimer’s Provider Training (AADAPT) Act seeks to provide education and training to more primary care providers, thereby improving detection, diagnosis, and treatment of these conditions.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kanawha County in week ending May 25?

By Charleston Leader | May 28, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Kanawha County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Bill addressing parkinson's passes senate

By Charleston Leader | May 28, 2024

The Senate has passed the Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, a bill that aims to address Parkinson's disease comprehensively. The legislation, which previously passed the House of Representatives in December 2023, was introduced by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), along with U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) and Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.). It now awaits the president’s signature.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Boone County in week ending May 25

By Charleston Leader | May 27, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Boone County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2022: 36.5% of Kanawha County students played sports on collegiate teams

By Charleston Leader | May 27, 2024

Kanawha County universities had 36.5% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Boone County in week ending May 25?

By Charleston Leader | May 26, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at three gas stations in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Capito issues Memorial Day message honoring fallen soldiers

By Charleston Leader | May 24, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued a video statement today ahead of Memorial Day, which falls on Monday, May 27.

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Senators raise concerns over SSA office closures during business hours

By Charleston Leader | May 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) have expressed concerns to Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Martin O’Malley about the potential difficulties SSA beneficiaries may face following a decision to close SSA offices nationwide during business hours. Senator Capito serves as the Ranking Member of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, while Senator Collins is the Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee.

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Senate subcommittee reviews FY 2025 budget request for National Institutes of Health

By Charleston Leader | May 23, 2024

The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies convened today to review the president’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget Request for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) delivered an opening statement highlighting key issues and expressing her priorities.

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Senate passes bill aimed at ending parkinson's

By Charleston Leader | May 23, 2024

The Senate has passed the Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, a bill that was introduced by U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), along with U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) and Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.). The House of Representatives had approved the bill in December 2023. The legislation now awaits the president's signature.

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West Virginia delegation urges HRSA to redefine 'rural' considering Appalachian terrain

By Charleston Leader | May 23, 2024

On May 23, 2024, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), alongside U.S. Representatives Carol Miller (R-W.Va.) and Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.), addressed a letter to Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Administrator Carole Johnson. The letter advocates for the inclusion of terrain factors in HRSA's definition of rural areas, which influences eligibility for federal healthcare resources.

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Capito questions NIH leaders on biomedical initiatives impacting West Virginia

By Charleston Leader | May 23, 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), participated in a hearing today to review the president’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). During the hearing, Senator Capito questioned NIH leaders about biomedical initiatives in West Virginia and health issues affecting rural communities.

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Capito criticizes Biden over withheld security aid amidst Israeli conflict

By Charleston Leader | May 22, 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 today, emphasizing Senate Republicans' support for Israel and criticizing President Biden's decision to withhold security assistance from Israel amid ongoing conflicts.

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Senate EPW Committee discusses improving national recycling efforts

By Charleston Leader | May 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee convened today for a hearing titled, “Federal Programs for the Circular Economy: State and Local Perspectives on Efforts to Improve Reuse and Recycling.”

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Senate committee passes bipartisan Water Resources Development Act

By Charleston Leader | May 22, 2024

On May 22, 2024, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee voted unanimously to pass the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. The bill was introduced by Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman Tom Carper (D-Del.), Senator Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), and Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.).