RIPLEY, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today made multiple stops in Jackson County to discuss broadband expansion, announce key federal funding she secured for Ripley’s wastewater system, and meet with local leaders.
“Today’s visits in Ripley re-emphasized two of the basic needs of the community, which are a safe, functioning water and wastewater system, and reliable internet access for students, businesses, and seniors,” Senator Capito said. “Fortunately, it also highlighted the tremendous efforts underway to accomplish our shared goals and improve on both of these fronts for residents in Jackson County and the surrounding area. I fought to ensure West Virginia would receive ample funding for broadband deployment in the bipartisan infrastructure law, and I was proud to secure $3 million in direct funding for the city’s continued water system upgrades. I look forward to continuing our work with local leaders and employers to support these projects that are so critical to the future of this community.”
“It was a great day in our City to welcome Senator Capito,” Ripley Mayor Carolyn Rader said. “Because of the efforts of Senator Capito and Senator Manchin we are confident that our project will be able to be completed. We are anticipating more avenues of funding to make this become a reality. Many thanks for taking time to visit our wonderful city, Ripley!”
First, Senator Capito met with the Roane-Jackson Development Authority to discuss their latest efforts to deploy fast, reliable internet access across seven counties through the state’s GigReady program. Senator Capito also highlighted the benefits of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act she helped craft that will deliver hundreds of millions of dollars to the state for broadband expansion, as well as the stories she’s heard from constituents in the area about their broadband experiences as part of her Capito Connect Share Your Stories initiative.
Senator Capito then spoke at Ripley City Hall to announce the $3 million in congressionally directed spending she secured through the Senate Appropriations Committee to upgrade the city’s wastewater and sewer systems. In total, Senator Capito secured $241,135,000 in direct spending measures across West Virginia through the FY 2022 appropriations omnibus package.
Photos from today’s visit included below:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) participates in a roundtable discussion with public and private sector leaders about broadband expansion in Ripley, W.Va. on Monday, April 18, 2022.
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) discusses funding she secured for updates to wastewater and sewage system projects in Ripley, W.Va. on Monday, April 18, 2022.
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