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WASHINGTON, D.C. (WVNS) – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) was elected to be the new Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference.Today, November 17, 2022 she released the below statement after being elected by her Senate Republican colleagues to serve as the Vice Chairman.“After serving as a member of the broader Senate Republican leadership team for several years, I am excited to expand my role and officially take on the responsibilities as Vice Chairman of the... Read More

Outside the spotlight but always working, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., has for years now done what she was elected by the people of West Virginia to do. On Wednesday, that diligence was rewarded when she became the fifth-ranked Republican in the Senate — becoming the vice chair of the Senate Republican Conference and a member of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s leadership team.After the leadership elections, Capito showed she understood the weight of her... Read More

FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today traveled to Fayetteville, W.Va. to help celebrate the town’s 150th anniversary. To commemorate the milestone, Senator Capito joined local leaders and residents at the Fayette Courthouse where she delivered remarks.“From the unique and bustling downtown, to our beautiful New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Fayetteville in many ways tells the story of America. And it represents the best... Read More

Fayetteville — Fayetteville’s rich history and the anticipation of further growth and expansion fueled in large part by the current-day tourism industry were among topics of conversation Monday during a downtown event.Community leaders from the Fayette County seat of government welcomed members of the local public and visitors from outside the area — including Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) — to the Fayette County Courthouse Monday morning for a special ceremony... Read More

Outside the spotlight but always working, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., has for years now done what she was elected by the people of West Virginia to do. On Wednesday, that diligence was rewarded when she became the fifth-ranked Republican in the Senate — becoming the vice chair of the Senate Republican Conference and a member of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s leadership team.After the leadership elections, Capito showed she understood the weight of her... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have released updated broadband coverage maps in response to efforts from U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV).These broadband coverage maps help determine how funding to expand and improve broadband coverage is allocated. However, the maps that were being used were out of date.“After years of pushing the FCC to update their incorrect broadband coverage maps, the day is finally here. I am... Read More

WASHINGTON (WV News) — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., has “concerns” about the Federal Communication Commission’s newly released draft broadband coverage maps.Capito, who has advocated for the agency to update its maps through her Capito Connect program and has contributed to the development of the Broadband DATA Act of 2020, took to Twitter Friday to encourage constituents to check the accuracy of the new maps.“Following the release of the FCC’s draft... Read More

Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) – Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) makes a statement via Twitter regarding the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) draft broadband availability maps.In May 2019, Capito joined Senate colleagues to introduce the Broadband Data Improvement Act (BDIA) to improve the accuracy of broadband coverage maps and better direct federal funds for broadband buildout.These new maps result from the Broadband Data Act, which Capito co-sponsored and amended to improve the... Read More

Tuesday marked one year since the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden.West Virginians should recall that both Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., played pivotal roles in negotiating the deal, which ultimately will bring $6 billion to the Mountain State to boost an array of projects.In the House, Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., was one of the brave Republicans who chose to support the legislation because of its... Read More

CHARLESTON — Republicans in the U.S. Senate might not have retaken the majority after the midterm elections last week, but U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito was elected to the number five spot in Senate Republican leadership Wednesday.Capito, R-W.Va., was elected by members of the U.S. Senate Republican caucus as vice chair of the Senate Republican Conference, which puts her on the leadership team of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who was elected to lead the caucus in a 37-10... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC (WOWK) – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has been promoted to a top leadership post in the Senate minority caucus. Capito becomes the vice-chair of the Republican Conference.That group is charged with shaping the communications strategy for proposed Republican legislation after Senators get input from people in their home states.“We listen very attentively to the ideas and the desires of our members. Because, after all, we are elected. Our constituency today was, in... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC (LOOTPRESS) – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the below statement after she was elected by her Senate Republican colleagues to serve as the Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference.“After serving as a member of the broader Senate Republican leadership team for several years, I am excited to expand my role and officially take on the responsibilities as Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference. It’s so important that we... Read More

CHARLESTON — Republicans in the U.S. Senate might not have retaken the majority after the midterm elections last week, but U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito was elected to the number five spot in Senate Republican leadership Wednesday.Capito, R-W.Va., was elected by members of the U.S. Senate Republican caucus as vice chair of the Senate Republican Conference, which puts her on the leadership team of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who was elected to lead the caucus in a 37-10... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC (WOWK) – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has been promoted to a top leadership post in the Senate minority caucus. Capito becomes the vice-chair of the Republican Conference.That group is charged with shaping the communications strategy for proposed Republican legislation after Senators get input from people in their home states.“We listen very attentively to the ideas and the desires of our members. Because, after all, we are elected. Our constituency today was, in... Read More

CHARLESTON — Republicans in the U.S. Senate might not have retaken the majority after the midterm elections last week, but U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito was elected to the number five spot in Senate Republican leadership Wednesday.Capito, R-W.Va., was elected by members of the U.S. Senate Republican caucus as vice chair of the Senate Republican Conference, which puts her on the leadership team of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who was elected to lead the caucus in a 37-10... Read More

WASHINGTON (WV News) — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., was elected Wednesday to serve as vice chairman of the Senate Republican Conference.Capito, the first female senator to represent the Mountain State, was first elected to the Senate in 2014 after serving in the U.S. House of Representatives for more than decade.“After serving as a member of the broader Senate Republican leadership team for several years, I am excited to expand my role and officially take on the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has an expanded leadership role among Senate Republicans.Capito was chosen by her colleagues as the Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference in a Wednesday caucus.“Sounds pretty good,” Capito said about her new role at an afternoon news conference at the U.S. Capitol.Capito said she looks forward to serving under Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.“I have a lot of admiration for his vision and look... Read More

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), the top Republican on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, has been elected to serve as vice chair of the Senate GOP conference, the No. 5 position in Republican leadership.The new role: Capito has been an adviser to the leadership team since 2015. She said Wednesday that she was “excited to expand" her role and that she was committed to listening more "to the men and women across our country raising families and working... Read More

WASHINGTON (WV News) — It’s been a year since President Joe Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law.The historic legislation has already made a big impact on West Virginia, according to information released Tuesday by the White House.To date, over $1.9 billion in funding from the legislation has been announced and is headed to the state, with 90 specific projects identified for funding.West Virginia is set to receive more than $1.5 billion for... Read More

Sens. Tom Carper and Shelley Moore Capito expect to continue their friendly and productive partnership in the next Congress as chair and ranking member, respectively, of the Environment and Public Works Committee.The panel oversees “sensitive” and “emotionally charged” issues, said Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), the current ranking member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee. That portfolio includes climate change, air quality, and clean water, as well as... Read More