West Virginians should continue to elect federal lawmakers that serve the state’s needs first, not special interest groups in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., along with Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., are three such lawmakers, and they continue to show true leadership in putting West Virginia first with their votes in Congress.
The latest example comes with the announcement of $1.6 million from the bipartisan infrastructure bill to fund roads, schools and essential county services in rural communities that host U.S. Forest Service lands.
McKinley, Capito and Manchin supported the bipartisan infrastructure bill, as it will bring more than $6 billion to West Virginia for roads, bridges, expanded broadband access and other improvements — work that needs done for the benefit of those who live here and also those visiting. This funding for rural communities is one important piece of that larger puzzle.
“West Virginia’s national forests and parks are a place where many West Virginians and visitors enjoy our state’s natural beauty and recreational opportunities,” McKinley said. “But the surrounding communities often struggle with funding basic services and education. This funding announcement will continue … to provide help to rural counties by bolstering the Secure Rural Schools Program and improve the quality of life across West Virginia.”
McKinley, Manchin and Capito continue to put West Virginia first in their efforts in Washington. They visit with constituents in the state, they talk with city and county leaders to learn the issues, and then the help.
Mountain State residents should thank them for their efforts.