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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), the Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, engaged in a hearing with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan. During the hearing, Capito expressed frustration over the EPA's Clean Power Plan and the lack of a clear strategy to replace baseload energy sources. Capito questioned the feasibility of the EPA's carbon capture requirements and highlighted challenges faced during the construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. The exchange between Capito and Regan also...

Capito, Colleagues Call on Postal Service to Pause Planned Changes to Mail Delivery Network

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined a bipartisan group of 21 of her Senate colleagues in a letter to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy calling on the United States Postal Service (USPS) to pause planned changes to its processing and delivery network that could slow down mail delivery until the potential impacts are further studied by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) and addressed by the Postal Service.

Chloe Treadway, former Sherman High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

They open the tournament against Bloomsburg Huskies.

Brianna McCown, former George Washington High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

Her team enters the tournament as a number three seed.

Ahead of Police Week, U.S. Senator Capito Introduces Protect and Serve Act

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) recently joined nine of her Senate colleagues to introduce the Protect and Serve Act, a bipartisan legislation that would make knowingly causing or attempting to cause bodily injury to a law enforcement officer a federal crime. The bill was led by U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and was introduced ahead of Police Week, which takes place from Sunday, May 12 – Saturday, May 18.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Boone County in week ending May 4

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at three gas stations in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito and Bipartisan Colleagues Oppose Air Force Proposal in NDAA

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito and Bipartisan Colleagues Oppose Air Force Proposal in NDAA

Senate designates National Fentanyl Awareness Day on May 7th

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) along with a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues, introduced a resolution to designate May 7, 2024, as National Fentanyl Awareness Day. The resolution is led by U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.), and aims to highlight and educate the public about the dangers of counterfeit fentanyl pills.

Capito, Colleagues Call for DHS to Protect International College Athletes’ NIL Opportunities

In a recent plea to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), a group of U.S. Senators, including Shelley Moore Capito, Richard Blumenthal, Pete Ricketts, and Chris Murphy, urged the department to uphold its promise of safeguarding the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights of international college athletes. The senators emphasized the importance of international athletes being able to exercise their NIL rights without jeopardizing their student status in American colleges.Highlighting the urgency of the matter, the senators expressed their disappointment in the...

Bipartisan resolution reintroduced to celebrate National Nurses Week 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and a bipartisan group of her Congressional colleagues have reintroduced a resolution recognizing National Nurses Week. The resolution, led by U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Roger Wicker, (R-Miss.), as well as U.S. Representatives Dave Joyce (R-Ohio-14), Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.-01), Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.-14), and Jen Kiggans (R-Va.-02), establishes National Nurses Week 2024 from May 6th through May 12th.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Boone County in week ending May 4?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

Capito, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Campus Antisemitism

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito and 18 of her Senate Republican colleagues have introduced a resolution condemning the surge of antisemitism on U.S. college campuses. The resolution calls out university presidents who have enabled and failed to address this antisemitism, emphasizing the need for action to protect Jewish students. Senator Capito expressed her firm stance, stating, “Antisemitism anywhere, especially on college campuses, is absolutely unacceptable. Jewish students should not fear for their safety at school and the antisemitic hate displayed on these campuses...

2 gas stations in cities throughout Boone County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 4

By Charleston Leader | May 5, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Boone County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

Which former Charleston Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6?

By Charleston Leader | May 5, 2024

This former Charleston Leader area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6.

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Charleston Leader area weekly mass times

By Charleston Leader | May 4, 2024

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Boone County in week ending Apr. 27?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Boone County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Capito, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stop Lavish Electric Vehicle Tax Credits

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito and a group of her Senate Republican colleagues have introduced legislation aimed at putting an end to federal electric vehicle and charging stations tax credits. The bill, known as the Eliminating Lavish Incentives to Electric (ELITE) Vehicles Act, is spearheaded by U.S. Senator John Barrasso.Senator Capito expressed her stance on the issue, stating, "There is no reason that U.S. taxpayers should be bankrolling luxury electric vehicle purchases for wealthy individuals or foreign entities. This commonsense legislation dismantles loopholes...

Capito Celebrates WV Service Members and Families on Military Spouse Appreciation Day

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) attended the West Virginia National Guard’s (WVNG) 2nd annual Military Spouse Appreciation Day luncheon in Charleston, W.Va. on Friday, May 3, 2024. During the event, Senator Capito emphasized the importance of recognizing the vital role played by military spouses.Senator Capito expressed her gratitude towards military families, stating, “While one person in the family might wear the uniform, we know that every member of the family serves.” She further added, “Our country and our state are eternally grateful for the spouses and...

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