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Shelley Moore Capito is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from West Virginia since January 2015. A member of the Republican Party, she is the first woman to represent West Virginia in the U.S. Senate. Prior to her Senate career, Capito served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2001 to 2015, representing West Virginia's 2nd congressional district. Throughout her political career, she has focused on issues such as economic development, infrastructure, and healthcare.
I'm incredibly proud of WVU’s leadership in securing the RETI Consortium right here in Appalachia, designed to spur economic opportunities and create good paying jobs through the development of resilient energy and industrial technologies.
You all realize this and have worked really hard to reach the compromise. Thank you so much, and let's keep pushing.
As she knows very well, she and I led the way several years ago for the equal pay for equal play for Team USA for women's sports, and we've seen that flourish and really the value of our women's sports at that level cannot be understated.
What started as an ambitious idea has grown into a thriving, woman-run manufacturing business that is creating jobs, revitalizing a former industrial site, and producing an innovative product right here in Marion County.
Do I have your commitment to work with the Office of Surface Mining, state regulators, including the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, and the mining industry on a path forward that allows ESA consultations to take…
Both the improvements to the Eugene A. Carter Bridge in Kanawha County and the construction of Corridor H in Hardy County play key roles in the present and future connectivity of our state.
It really is the lifeblood. I'll point out West Virginia was just in the college world series and got all the way to the top four.
As we mark ten years since the devastating 2016 flood, we remember the 23 West Virginians we lost, and the devastation that occurred across our state. My heart still aches for the incredible losses we experienced that day, and the families…
My heart still aches for the incredible losses we experienced that day, and the families and communities who suffered the most during this tragedy.
I believe strongly that allowing biological males to compete in women’s sports undermines the very fairness and protections Title IX was designed to provide.
So, I would hope that, when you are confirmed, that I have your commitment that a new superintendent, that would just be focusing solely on this New River Gorge Park and Preserve, would be something West Virginians could look forward to.
I will continue to fight for federal funding to support the development and modernization of our infrastructure so that West Virginian families, first responders, and businesses can move more easily across our beautiful state.
On this especially significant anniversary of our nation, my hope is that every American takes a moment to reflect with pride and gratitude for the incredible story we share, and for the extraordinary nation we call home.
We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to our founders and countless generations before us, who have carried forward the American promise.
As we celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, we honor the patriots and pioneers who fought to preserve and protect the freedoms we hold dear.
The Declaration of Independence cemented that we are all endowed by our creator with inalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
On July 4th, 1776, our Founding Fathers laid the cornerstone of freedom, prosperity, and justice for the United States of America.
250 years of America, what an extraordinary milestone in our nation’s history.
We need the ability to build critical infrastructure in a timely manner, but we need to do it the right way.
I applaud the DOL for making this funding available and encourage eligible localities and organizations in West Virginia to take advantage of this opportunity,
Investments in mine safety training and equipment are critical to ensuring our mine rescue teams and fire brigades are prepared to respond when it matters most.
Coal mining is a proud tradition here in the Mountain State, and the men and women who work in our mines deserve every resource possible to keep them safe,
As Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, I was proud to secure these funds for two vital West Virginia projects.
The construction of Corridor H also remains one of my top priorities and will transform the movement of people and goods across our state.
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