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U.S. Senator Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) was officially sworn-in to his new seat on Jan. 14, following a brief delay to remain West Virginia’s governor.  During his swearing-in, Justice was accompanied by West Virginia’s Senior Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.).  “What a great day for the nation, and a great day for West Virginia,” Capito said in a video posted on X following the swearing-in. Former Governor Jim Justice, a great governor, is now going to be a great senator. Senator Justice, we’re... Read More

West Virginia Senator Jim Justice was sworn in to his new office Tuesday morning. Justice delayed his swearing in until after Governor Patrick Morrisey’s inauguration Monday. Justice, who just completed his second term as governor, was elected to the senate seat previously held by former Senator Joe Manchin. Justice was joined by his fellow West Virginia Republican Senator Shelley Moore Capito on the senate floor for his swearing in. Capito welcomed Justice in a video posted to social... Read More

Jim Justice has now been sworn in to the U.S. Senate. Most other senators were sworn in more than a week ago, Jan. 3. But Justice remained in his role as governor until his successor, Patrick Morrisey, was sworn in Monday. So Justice, a Republican, was sworn in to the Senate on Tuesday afternoon by Chuck Grassley, who is president pro-tempore. “Do you solemnly swear that you will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, that you will... Read More

Matching funds from the governor’s office will help to expedite the start of work on a new Princeton Community Center and new offices for the Princeton Police Department. City officials said Monday that they hope the work will get underway by the end of the year. The city of Princeton has received $1.8 million for its Community Center Project and $657,000 for its Police Department Project from the office of Gov. Jim Justice. Both projects will be built at the city hall complex on Bee Street,... Read More

Both of West Virginia’s U.S. senators are in key positions to aid the state’s energy industries. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., was recently formally named chair of the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Former Gov. Jim Justice has been assigned to serve on the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Capito has served on the EPW committee since she was first elected to the Senate 2015 and has served as the committee’s ranking member for the past two congresses. “It is... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced her committee assignments for the 119th Congress. Senator Capito will continue serving on four U.S. Senate committees: the Committee on Appropriations; the Committee on Environment and Public Works, where she will now serve as Chairman; the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; and the Committee on Rules and Administration.  “I am excited to continue serving on these four committees, which will position me well to advance... Read More

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., has announced her committee assignments for the 119th Congress. Capito, who was recently formally named chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, will also serve on: the Committee on Appropriations; the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; and the Committee on Rules and Administration. “I am excited to continue serving on these four committees, which will position me well to advance policies and priorities important to... Read More

The U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, chaired by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., will hold a hearing next week on President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The committee will host its hearing on the nomination of Lee Zeldin to serve as EPA administrator at 10 a.m. Thursday. Capito met with Zeldin, a former New York congressman, at the beginning of December. He plans to “roll back regulatory overreach, unleash American... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., hosted a meeting Wednesday evening with President-elect Donald Trump. Capito, chairman of the Republican Policy Committee, joined several of her Republican colleagues in the meeting with Trump. “Honored to host President @realDonaldTrump this evening for a meeting with my Republican colleagues,” Capito posted on the social media site X after the gathering. “We had a good discussion about how to best tackle the issues that face our country and deliver... Read More

Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced four grants totaling $32,310,286 through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program. The funding will be used to support transportation projects across West Virginia. “Modernizing West Virginia’s infrastructure is critical to... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement after the Senate adopted a resolution formally naming her Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) for the 119th Congress.  “It is an honor to serve as Chairman of the EPW Committee, and I am deeply humbled by the trust my colleagues have placed in me to lead the Committee. EPW was among my first committee assignments when I was sworn into the U.S. Senate in 2015, and serving as Ranking... Read More

West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, serving as the chair of the Republican Policy Committee, hosted President-elect Donald Trump for a meeting with Senate Republicans on Wednesday evening. The gathering, held at the U.S. Capitol, focused on advancing the legislative agenda of the incoming administration. Following the meeting, Capito expressed her enthusiasm on social media, stating: "Honored to host President @realDonaldTrump this evening for a meeting with my Republican colleagues. We had... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $32,310,286 in federal grants for four major transportation projects in West Virginia. The funding, provided through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s RAISE program, will support infrastructure improvements in Morgantown, Martinsburg,Cedar Grove, and a statewide transit study. “Modernizing West Virginia’s infrastructure is... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) has been formally named Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) for the 119th Congress, marking a significant leadership role for the West Virginia senator. “It is an honor to serve as Chairman of the EPW Committee, and I am deeply humbled by the trust my colleagues have placed in me to lead the Committee,” Senator Capito said in a statement. Senator Capito, who joined the EPW Committee upon her election to the Senate in... Read More

A joint effort to obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant between the City of Martinsburg, the Berkeley County Commission, the Hagerstown/Eastern Panhandle Metropolitan Planning Organization (HEPMPO) and the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) has garnered a successful outcome. A RAISE grant totaling $20,820,536 has been awarded for work on the Martinsburg Greenway Trail project. “We are... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the below statement following Congress’ certification of electoral votes for President Donald J. Trump:  “I was proud to play a role in the certification of the election of our next President, Donald J. Trump. The American people spoke loud and clear on Election Day, sending a strong message that they want a president who will work for them and make their lives better. President Trump has policies, ideas, and a proven track record that... Read More

The United States Senate adopted a resolution Tuesday formally appointing Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., to the position of chairman of the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Capito has served on the committee since she first became a senator in 2015. In the two previous congresses — the 117th and 118th — Capito has served as the committee's ranking member — the highest ranked member of the minority party. With the Republican Party regaining control of the Senate for the 119th... Read More

West Virginia's congressional representatives participated in certifying President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 election victory.  Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., and Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.Va., were present for the joint session of Congress Monday in the U.S. House Chamber. "The American people spoke loud and clear on Election Day, sending a strong message that they want a president who will work for them and make their lives better," Capito said in a statement.... Read More

Multiple communities in West Virginia will see significant funding for various projects with the help of federal RAISE grants. The cities of Martinsburg, Morgantown, and Cedar Grove, as well as the West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Public Transmit will be receiving funding, according to the office of U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito. Capito advocated for the funds as a leader of the Senate Appropriations Committee.  The four projects and their RAISE grant funding are as... Read More

West Virginia’s representatives in the Senate are celebrating the U.S. Forest Service’s acquisition of 2,700 acres of property in the Blackwater Canyon, which has now been finalized. It was first announced in August that John Crites, the owner of Allegheny Wood Products, had agreed to sell 2,700 acres of property in Tucker County to the U.S. Forest Service. The acquisition will allow public access and outdoor recreational opportunities for generations to come along a 5-mile stretch of the... Read More