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Senator Capito visits Kanawha Valley Senior Services during community champion week

Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Kanawha Valley Senior Services (KVSS) in Charleston, West Virginia.

By Charleston Leader | Mar 20, 2025

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Senator Capito hosts empowerment event for girls at Braxton County Middle School

By Charleston Leader | Mar 20, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito brought her West Virginia Girls Rise Up program to Braxton County Middle School in Sutton, West Virginia.

Senator Capito discusses development projects during visits to Grant and Hampshire counties

By Charleston Leader | Mar 19, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Petersburg and Moorefield in West Virginia to discuss economic development and broadband expansion.

Senator Capito discusses economic initiatives and broadband expansion in West Virginia counties

By Charleston Leader | Mar 19, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Petersburg and Moorefield in West Virginia to engage with community leaders and business professionals on economic development and broadband expansion.

Senator Capito visits Morgantown and Bridgeport for project updates

By Charleston Leader | Mar 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, visited Morgantown and Bridgeport in West Virginia today.

Kanawha County residents received $16,509 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 18th in West Virginia

In 2022, residents of Kanawha County received an average of $16,509 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 18th highest in West Virginia.

Senator Capito visits Boone Memorial Hospital, reviews funded projects

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Boone Memorial Hospital in Madison, West Virginia, to meet with the hospital's leadership and tour its facilities.

Capito attends White House signing against Democrats' natural gas tax

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a Republican from West Virginia and Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, attended a White House ceremony where President Trump signed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution.

Trump signs resolution overturning natural gas tax

On Friday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito attended a White House ceremony where President Trump signed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution.

Capito votes for resolution to prevent government shutdown

By Charleston Leader | Mar 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a key figure on the Senate Appropriations Committee, has voted in favor of a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown.

Senator Capito supports HALT Fentanyl Act to address opioid crisis

By Charleston Leader | Mar 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has voted in favor of the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) Fentanyl Act, a piece of legislation she co-sponsored.

Bipartisan resolution introduced to honor 113 years of Girl Scouts' contributions

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito, Tammy Duckworth, Susan Collins, and Jeanne Shaheen have introduced a bipartisan resolution to honor the 113th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of America.

Senator Capito addresses NRC conference on nuclear innovation challenges

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, delivered a keynote address at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Regulatory Information Conference this week.

Capito backs bill targeting eco-terrorism against energy infrastructure

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has joined a group of Republican Senate colleagues to introduce the Safe and Secure Transportation of American Energy Act.

Senate committee advances EPA nominations of Fotouhi and Szabo

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, has cast her vote in favor of advancing two nominations within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Capito addresses NRC conference highlighting nuclear energy's future

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito recently delivered the keynote address at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) Regulatory Information Conference in Washington, D.C. As Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, she...

Capito supports EPA nominations advancing to full Senate

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, serving as Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, has voted to advance the nominations of David Fotouhi and Aaron Szabo for key positions within the Environmental Protection Agency...

Republican senators back Trump's plan for stronger U.S. offensive cyber measures

By Charleston Leader | Mar 12, 2025

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Roger Wicker have spearheaded a letter to President Donald J. Trump, expressing support from Senate Republicans for enhancing U.S. offensive cyber capabilities.