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EDA awards over $1 million in grants for economic development projects in Kanawha County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $1,360,987 in grants for economic development projects in Kanawha County, West Virginia.

By Charleston Leader | Jan 20, 2025

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EPA grants West Virginia control over Class VI carbon capture projects

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted West Virginia the authority to manage the Class VI well program in the state.

By Charleston Leader | Jan 17, 2025

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EPA grants West Virginia authority over Class VI carbon capture wells

By Charleston Leader | Jan 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted West Virginia the authority to oversee and administer the Class VI well program in the state.

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Senator Capito supports Lee Zeldin's EPA nomination amid focus on West Virginia priorities

By Charleston Leader | Jan 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, conducted a hearing on the nomination of Lee Zeldin as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Capito questions Zeldin on EPA leadership priorities during nomination hearing

By Charleston Leader | Jan 16, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, recently engaged in a hearing regarding the nomination of Lee Zeldin as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Senate hearing reviews Lee Zeldin's nomination for EPA administrator

By Charleston Leader | Jan 16, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, presided over a hearing regarding the nomination of Lee Zeldin as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Lee Zeldin nominated for EPA administrator role under scrutiny by Senate committee

By Charleston Leader | Jan 16, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, conducted a hearing on the nomination of Lee Zeldin as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Capito announces significant broadband investment funding for West Virginia's rural areas

By Charleston Leader | Jan 16, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced substantial funding for broadband expansion in West Virginia's rural areas.

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Capito questions Zeldin on energy reliability and EPA's core mission

By Charleston Leader | Jan 16, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, questioned Lee Zeldin during a hearing on his nomination as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Senator Capito advocates for Laken Riley Act on Senate floor

By Charleston Leader | Jan 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito addressed the Senate floor today, underscoring the importance of the Laken Riley Act, which aims to enhance border security and address issues related to criminal illegal immigrants.

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Capito questions transportation nominee on infrastructure act and safety measures

By Charleston Leader | Jan 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, questioned Sean Duffy during his confirmation hearing as President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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Capito welcomes former governor Jim Justice as new U.S. senator

By Charleston Leader | Jan 14, 2025

Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito expressed her welcome to Jim Justice, who has joined the U.S. Senate as a representative for West Virginia.

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Capito announces key committee roles for 119th Congress

By Charleston Leader | Jan 10, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced her committee assignments for the 119th Congress.

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Capito supports debate on Laken Riley Act for stricter immigration enforcement

By Charleston Leader | Jan 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has cast her vote to initiate debate on the Laken Riley Act, a bill she co-sponsored.

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Senator Capito criticizes federal spending, promotes Department of Government Efficiency

By Charleston Leader | Jan 8, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) delivered a speech on the Senate floor, addressing concerns over government waste and advocating for increased efficiency through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

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Capito announces over $32 million in grants for West Virginia transportation projects

By Charleston Leader | Jan 8, 2025

On January 8, 2025, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced four grants totaling $32,310,286 through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program.

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Shelley Moore Capito named chairman of Senate Environment Committee

By Charleston Leader | Jan 7, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has been appointed as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) for the 119th Congress.

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Senator Capito appointed chairman of Senate Environment and Public Works Committee

By Charleston Leader | Jan 7, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has been named Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) for the 119th Congress.

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Capito supports certification of Trump's presidential victory

By Charleston Leader | Jan 6, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia has expressed her satisfaction with the certification of electoral votes that confirmed Donald J. Trump as President.

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Capito announces funding for Kanawha Hospice Care renovations

By Charleston Leader | Jan 2, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Kanawha Hospice Care in Charleston, West Virginia.