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As we continue to witness the transition of leadership in Washington and here in the Mountain State, it is clear that West Virginia is well-positioned for significant growth in the energy sector. From former President Donald Trump’s “drill, baby, drill” mantra to Gov.-elect Patrick Morrisey’s staunch support for natural gas, oil and coal producers when they faced burdensome federal regulations, the business climate for these industries has improved. This change brings renewed hope for a more... Read More

The holiday season in the Ohio Valley kicked off in a soggy yet celebratory fashion Friday night when the Main Street Bank Fantasy in Lights Parade traversed the streets of the Friendly City. As weather forecasters predicted, the annual parade was met with a steady drizzle of cold rain that began right around the same time the procession stepped off from Centre Market. The relentless raindrops seemed to almost turn to slushy snowflakes about halfway through the parade, but the precipitation... Read More

Sens. Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., announced a significant milestone in advancing carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology in West Virginia. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed granting the state “Class VI primacy,” which would empower the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) to oversee and administer permits for Class VI wells. These wells are vital infrastructure for injecting carbon dioxide (CO2) into deep rock... Read More

A company that got its start on TV soon will call West Virginia home. Prime 6, a manufacturer of wood-based charcoal alternatives, held a groundbreaking ceremony in Fairmont Friday to celebrate its plan to invest $35 million in transforming the former Philips Lighting facility into a new manufacturing plant. The plant is expected to create between 75 and 100 new employment opportunities, according to the company. Friday’s ceremony was attended by Gov. Jim Justice, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito,... Read More

United States Senator Shelley Moore Capito was in Bridgeport this morning for a roughly one-hour visit to be updated on progress on things in the city and Harrison County thanks to the efforts of one of her field representatives. According to Mayor Andy Lang, Bridgeport native and Capito Field Representative Haden Miller contacted Lang to see if the city would be able to host the Senator to help fill in time before a pair of additional stops in West Virginia today. She met prior to this... Read More

Senators Joe Manchin III, I-W.Va., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., ranking member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, announced Friday that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed granting West Virginia the authority to oversee and administer the Class VI well program in the state, which is more commonly known as Class VI “primacy”. These wells are designed to inject carbon dioxide (CO2) into... Read More

Governor Jim Justice, alongside Senator Shelley Moore Capito and Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary, broke ground on Prime 6’s new manufacturing facility in Fairmont. The $35 million investment is expected to create 75-100 jobs in North Central West Virginia. Prime 6 is known for its innovative approach to upcycling wood waste, turning it into high-quality products for the hospitality industry. Its charcoal alternative products are USDA certified, meeting industry standards for excellence. The... Read More

State and local officials celebrated the groundbreaking of a new economic development project associated with a popular television program. Prime 6, which has been featured on television’s “Shark Tank” and its focus on entrepreneurs, is establishing a manufacturing center in Fairmont. “This investment is a shining example of West Virginia’s growing and strengthening economy, and how our state has caught the attention of the world,” Gov. Jim Justice said. “Companies from across the globe are... Read More

A United States senator with deep ties to the Northern Panhandle will serve as the grand marshal in tonight’s Fantasy In Lights Parade. U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., is this year’s grand marshal, Capito’s office announced Thursday afternoon. She will ride in the parade, which begins around 6 p.m. and travel around Center Wheeling. Capito — who will be the senior senator from West Virginia starting in January when Sen.-elect Jim Justice replaces retiring Sen. Joe Manchin — was born in... Read More

Soon-to-be senior senator of the Mountain State, Shelley Moore Capito is voicing her concern and decision on President Joe Biden’s nomination for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, James Marzano. “I believe that the White House has sort of exaggerated Mr. Marzano’s experience in the nuclear energy industry, although I do recognize his training and time working at a power plant,” said Capito. Biden announced Marzano’s nomination in the summer of 2024. Read a portion of the White House synopsis on... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito recently announced her nominations of 36 exceptional high school seniors from across 17 West Virginia counties to attend the nation’s top service academies, including the U.S. Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Merchant Marine Academy. These nominations reflect the dedication, academic excellence, and leadership potential of the selected students, positioning them to become the nation’s future military leaders. The selection process involved... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., announced Thursday that she is nominating 36 qualified high school seniors from 17 counties throughout West Virginia to the prestigious U.S. Military, Naval, Air Force, and Merchant Marine Academies. Nominees were selected by a board chosen by Capito who reviewed each application, interviewed candidates, and made recommendations. “I was extremely proud to nominate 36 outstanding West Virginians to represent our state at the service academies and become... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced that she is nominating 36 qualified high school seniors from 17 counties throughout West Virginia to the prestigious U.S. Military, Naval, Air Force, and Merchant Marine Academies. Nominees were selected by a board chosen by Senator Capito who reviewed each application, interviewed candidates, and made recommendations. “One of my most important responsibilities as a U.S. Senator is nominating bright, motivated West Virginians for admission to... Read More

The long-awaited reveal has finally arrived.   U.S. Senator Shelly Moore Capito will help kick off the parade which you can see right here on WTRF-CBS starting at 6:30.  From the Senate to Santa’s sleigh Senator Capito will lead the parade in its festivities and take part in a night filled with dazzling lights and holiday cheer.  She says she’s excited to return to her roots and be the grand marshal in the long-standing Wheeling tradition.  “This parade is a tradition that has been going on for... Read More

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., has nominated 36 high school seniors from 17 counties across West Virginia, including a student from Harrison County, for admission to the United States’ prestigious service academies. The nominees are vying for spots at the U.S. Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Merchant Marine Academy. Stephen A. McMillion of Harrison County was nominated to the U.S. Military Academy, joining a distinguished group of young leaders representing... Read More

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito is planning to roll back elements of the Democrats' climate law as chair of the Environment and Public Works Committee next year, eliminating "frivolous" spending while pushing to keep the parts that have created new clean energy jobs. In an interview with POLITICO, the West Virginia Republican laid out her priorities, including digging into a permitting rules overhaul and maintaining a focus on helping nuclear power grow — an area that's also drawn support from... Read More

The West Virginia Office of Miners Health Safety and Training is set to receive more than $500,000 from the federal government. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will award the office a $524,103 grant to support programs that help reduce mining accidents, injuries and illnesses. The grant will support the delivery of federally mandated education and training for miners at surface, underground coal and metal/nonmetal mines and miners employed in shell... Read More

The West Virginia Office of Miners Health Safety and Training is set to receive a large grant from the federal government. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration awarded the office $524,103 to support programs that help reduce mining accidents, injuries and illnesses by supporting programs such as safety and health courses “For generations, West Virginia coal miners have helped keep the lights on in our state and across the entire nation,” Senator Capito said.... Read More

U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Todd Young (R-IN) joined 18 of their Republican colleagues in telling President Joe Biden that they will not support a treaty that proposes global lists to restrict the production or use of chemicals, plastics, or plastic products or that requires new domestic authority. The senators reached out to Biden just as talks at the United Nations Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee entered their final phase last week. “The administration has changed the... Read More

The West Virginia Office of Miners Health Safety and Training is set to receive more than $500,000 from the federal government. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will award the office a $524,103 grant to support programs that help reduce mining accidents, injuries and illnesses. The grant will support the delivery of federally mandated education and training for miners at surface, underground coal and metal/nonmetal mines and miners employed in shell... Read More