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Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., visited with and spoke to Rhododendron Girls State participants on Monday as the annual program kicked off this week.During the program’s second day of activities, Capito addressed this year’s Girls State participants at the Harper McNeeley Auditorium on the campus of Davis and Elkins College. In her speech, Capito spoke to the girls about the importance of leadership, citizenship, patriotism and more. “I am and will always be the first female U.S. Senator in... Read More

For years, the Franklin Community Volunteer Fire Department has hoped to create more space. It is outgrowing the current building, and the expansion will improve the functionality of the firefighters and their daily responsibilities in mind. "We've outgrown our building as we have,” Darin Pizer, president of the department, said. “We've made some expansions before, but it's difficult getting the trucks up around from the back of the building, so we're able to add onto the front of the building... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito visited with and spoke to Rhododendron Girls State participants on Monday as the annual program kicked off this week. During the program’s second day of activities, Capito to addressed this year’s Girls State participants at the Harper McNeeley Auditorium on the campus of Davis & Elkins College. In her speech, Capito spoke to the girls about the importance of leadership, citizenship, patriotism and more. “I am and will always be the first female U.S. Senator in... Read More

Gov. Patrick Morrisey and other West Virginia leaders praised President Donald Trump Thursday for approximately $700 million in federal investment in coal-fired power generation, including in West Virginia. Trump held a ceremony at the White House Thursday afternoon, attended by Morrisey and 2nd District Congressman Riley Moore, to announce he was using the Defense Production Act to repurpose up to $700 million in environmental funds for investments in energy infrastructure, improvements to... Read More

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito traveled to Davis and Elkins College to speak with citizens about Girls State and this year’s theme “Women Empowering Women.” Girls State is a week-long Americanism activity that promotes leadership, patriotism and citizenship. Capito is West Virginia’s first female senator, having served in that role since 2015. While addressing the citizens of Girls State, Capito talked about how important it is for them to aspire to be the next leaders of not just West Virginia, but... Read More

The American Legion Auxiliary Rhododendron Girls State has been in existence for 83 years, bringing high school-aged girls from throughout West Virginia to Davis & Elkins College to learn how federal, state and local governments operate. Citizens (attendees) participate in the event by writing, debating and voting on mock bills. Among the various female speakers attending on Monday was U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), who gave a speech aimed at empowering young women to be... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito visited Davis & Elkins College this week to address participants in Rhododendron Girls State, a longstanding leadership and citizenship program for young women across West Virginia. Founded in 1941, Rhododendron Girls State provides students with hands-on experiences focused on government, leadership, citizenship and civic engagement. Capito spoke with attendees about leadership and public service while encouraging participants to pursue opportunities to make a... Read More

A proposed new coal-fired power plant in West Virginia is moving forward with federal support, as developers refine plans for a 1.6-gigawatt facility that would pair traditional coal generation with carbon capture technology. The announcement comes one day after the Trump administration unveiled approximately $700 million in federal investments aimed at strengthening the U.S. coal industry, including support for plant modernization, coal generation and related infrastructure under a broader... Read More

There was a time when West Virginia was the beating heart of the United States. The power that lit up our nation’s cities, the engine that powered the industrial might of the Midwest and the building blocks of the world’s most powerful navy defending our shores all began in West Virginia’s coal mines. Our state didn’t just participate in America’s success. We powered it. Today, many of those jobs are gone. Communities that once thrived on steady work now face economic uncertainty. Families are... Read More

What happened: The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee used a June 3 hearing featuring Federal Highway Administrator Sean McMaster to weigh in on surface transportation priorities and the need for reauthorization of these programs. McMaster shared updates on outstanding grant awards, efforts to boost work zone safety, and project delivery improvements, like more states taking on responsibility for the environmental review process. Chair Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) also offered... Read More

Governor Patrick Morrisey and Senators Jim Justice (R-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), as well as the West Virginia Coal Association, all released statements about President Trump’s announcement that involved energy security and the coal industry. According to a press release from Governor Morrisey’s Office, on Thursday, June 4, 2026, President Trump announced that almost $700 million would go towards “strategic coal projects” due to the Defense Production Act (DPA), a 1950 statute that... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito provided an update Thursday on a number of issues being addressed on Capitol Hill, including reforming college athletics and funding for immigration enforcement efforts. Capito, R-W.Va., spoke with West Virginia reporters Thursday morning during a conference call prior to heading back to the floor of the U.S. Senate for a vote-a-rama on amendments to a $72 billion budget reconciliation package that will fund Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs... Read More

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito provided an update Thursday on a number of issues being addressed on Capitol Hill, including reforming college athletics and funding for immigration enforcement efforts. Capito, R-W.Va., spoke with West Virginia reporters Thursday morning during a conference call prior to heading back to the floor of the U.S. Senate for a “vote-a-rama” on amendments to a $72 billion budget reconciliation package that will fund Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs... Read More

Construction of the Five Rivers Building, which will feature new apartments and a commercial space, is set to start after a groundbreaking ceremony this week. Woodlands Development & Lending officially marked the start of construction on the Five Rivers Building with a groundbreaking ceremony held Monday, June 1. Located “in the heart of Parsons” on Main Street by the traffic light, the new building will provide eight “high-quality, affordable” housing apartments and one large commercial... Read More

In the early-morning hours, U.S. senators passed $70 billion legislation to fund immigration enforcement through the remainder of the Trump administration. The bill still must pass the House of Representatives before going to the president. The bill passed 52-47 along party lines, with Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, joining Democrats in opposing it. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colorado, did not vote. Both of West Virginia’s senators, Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, voted in favor of the... Read More

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced about $700 million in federal funding aimed at bolstering the U.S. coal industry, including support for a new coal-fired power plant in West Virginia. Speaking at a White House energy event, Trump said the initiative is designed to strengthen coal mining, coal-fired electricity generation and export infrastructure. The administration is invoking the Defense Production Act, a 1950 law that gives presidents broad authority over industries deemed... Read More

A bipartisan effort in Washington is looking to bring more structure to college athletics. Lawmakers are considering the Protect College Sports Act. It’s a proposal that would set national standards for issues like compensation, transfers and recruiting. Senator Shelley Moore Capito says the bill is a step toward bringing stability to a rapidly changing landscape in college sports. “Congress needs to come in and just set some parameters here. The protect college sports act is something I... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, participated in a hearing with Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Markwayne Mullin, to consider President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget request, as well as many priorities of the agency. HIGHLIGHTS: ON THE ACTIONS OF PROTESTORS IN NEW JERSEY: Senator Capito: “I want to make a point. When I look at the videos of what’s going on in New Jersey, I wonder the calculated measures... Read More

College sports are a mess. The House v. NCAA settlement cleared the way for college athletes to be paid for their labor, name, image and likeness. That was long overdue. However, the unintended consequences created a landscape of unlimited transfers, pay-for-play, unenforceable rules and a toothless NCAA. We are rapidly headed toward the untenable paradigm of mega conferences, have-and-have-not colleges, professional college players who are unrecognizable as student athletes and, in some... Read More

President Donald Trump’s effort increase America’s energy production is about to pay off for the Mountain State. The Department of Energy plans invest up to $350 million to increase the country’s production of coal-fired power, Trump announced Thursday at the White House. “Today, we’re taking historic action to bring down the price of energy and the cost of living for all Americans with the power of clean, beautiful coal,” Trump said in a news release. “As a result of the $700M investment that... Read More