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Capito supports act restoring full social security benefits for public servants

By Charleston Leader | Dec 21, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has cast her vote in favor of the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act, which aims to ensure full Social Security benefits for public servants such as firefighters and law enforcement officers.

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Capito supports funding bill; emphasizes disaster aid

By Charleston Leader | Dec 21, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued a statement following her vote in favor of a short-term government funding bill.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kanawha County in week ending Dec. 14?

By Charleston Leader | Dec 20, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Kanawha County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Dec. 14, 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 Dec. 14

By Charleston Leader | Dec 20, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kanawha County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senate passes bipartisan act simplifying access to public lands

By Charleston Leader | Dec 20, 2024

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Martin Heinrich have announced the Senate's approval of the Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act.

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Senate passes WRDA; Capito highlights benefits for West Virginia

By Charleston Leader | Dec 19, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, the Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, spoke on the Senate floor to commend the passage of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA).

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Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act aims to boost rural development

By Charleston Leader | Dec 19, 2024

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Mark Warner have introduced the Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act, a legislative effort aimed at making historic tax credit projects more accessible and economically viable for rural homeowners and...

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Kanawha County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Dec. 14

By Charleston Leader | Dec 18, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Kanawha County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Capito supports WRDA passage highlighting national impact

By Charleston Leader | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, addressed the Senate regarding the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA).

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Capito criticizes EPA approval of California waiver on gas-powered car ban

By Charleston Leader | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has expressed her concerns following the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) approval of California's waiver to implement its "Advanced Clean Cars II" regulation.

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Senator Capito supports fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act

By Charleston Leader | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) has cast her vote in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA).

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Senate passes water resources act; awaits presidential approval

By Charleston Leader | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, addressed the Senate floor on the passage of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA).

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Capito criticizes EPA's approval of California's gas-powered car ban

By Charleston Leader | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has voiced her opposition to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent approval of California's waiver to enforce the "Advanced Clean Cars II" regulation.

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Which former Charleston Leader area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Dec. 21?

By Charleston Leader | Dec 18, 2024

These former Charleston Leader area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Dec. 21.

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Capito secures DOJ grant for law enforcement resources in Poca

By Charleston Leader | Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced a Congressionally Directed Spending award from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Town of Poca, West Virginia.

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Senator Capito questions EPA spending under Inflation Reduction Act

By Charleston Leader | Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has expressed concerns over the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) spending of taxpayer dollars under new programs initiated by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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West Virginia SBA approves $20 million for new elementary school in Kanawha County

By Charleston Leader | Dec 17, 2024

The West Virginia School Building Authority (SBA) has granted Kanawha County Schools more than $20 million for the construction of a new elementary school.

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Nitro High School teacher receives prestigious Milken Award

By Charleston Leader | Dec 17, 2024

Nitro High School students and staff gathered in the gymnasium on Tuesday morning, expecting an assembly with West Virginia State Superintendent Michele Blatt.

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Senator Capito raises concerns over EPA spending in Inflation Reduction Act programs

By Charleston Leader | Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has expressed concerns over the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) spending on programs established by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Kanawha County in week ending Dec. 7

By Charleston Leader | Dec 16, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Kanawha County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.