July 15, 2019
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a grant of $444,000 to support Marshall University's heart and vascular diseases research. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
"West Virginia has the highest prevalence of cardiovascular disease in the nation with 14.6% of West Virginians being diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases. To address this, we must ensure that car… Continue Reading
July 15, 2019
- Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) application for Verso was approved by the U.S. Department of Labor.
"This is helpful news for the all of the 675 hardworking Luke Mill employees and their families who are devastated by the closing of the mill. I'm glad West Virginia and Maryland delegations could come together and makes sure the TAA application was approved for these employees. My heart goes out to the 675 … Continue Reading
July 12, 2019
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today called for the $1.4 billion settlement from Reckitt Benckiser Group, the manufacturer of Suboxone, to be used specifically for programs and resources directly to fight the opioid epidemic.
"Out of the 21 million Americans who need substance use disorder treatment, only an estimated 3.8 million, or 18% were able to access it. People in rural areas face even more difficulties accessing treatment, with 92% of substance abuse treatment facilities located in ur… Continue Reading
June 13, 2019
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., has argued that philanthropist Michael Bloomberg's new carbon initiative would "punish" his constituents and fail to combat climate change in the way it intends to.
Bloomberg announced on Friday a $500 million donation to his Beyond Carbon initiative, which seeks to shut down at least one-third of the country's coal plants in favor of clean energy. Sen. Manchin responded to the news during a Wednesday appearance on "Fox & Friends" by questioning why Bloomberg would… Continue Reading
June 12, 2019
(WVNS) -- U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced thousands of dollars in funding to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. The $30,000 grant comes from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The money will be used to help protect underground water sources from waste and pollutants in southern West Virginia. That will, in turn, ensure the safety of drinking water.
"Clean water and fresh air for West Virginians has always been a t… Continue Reading
June 12, 2019
PARKERSBURG - A former New York City mayor's pledge to spend $500 million on the Beyond Carbon initiative would be better spent on research into cleaner-burning fuels, a West Virginia congressman said Tuesday.
Michael Bloomberg Friday said he'll spend the half billion dollars on the Beyond Carbon campaign aimed at closing coal- and natural gas-fired plants, major industries in West Virginia.
"People like Michael Bloomberg forget that when they attack the fossil fuel industry, they are really a… Continue Reading
May 13, 2019
The miners of West Virginia and their families are the heart and soul of the Mountain State. Generations of our patriotic coal miners have spent their lives underground in order to provide our country with energy. They have endured countless years of backbreaking work and they are proud of the role they have played in building our nation into the greatest in the world, but they are at risk of being left behind and I refuse to let that happen. Right now, retired coal miners' pensions, healthcare,… Continue Reading
April 26, 2019
In West Virginia, we know firsthand the devastation that opioids and substance use disorder has had on our families and communities. Too many of our children, siblings, parents and friends have lost their battle as a result of these terrible drugs that have invaded our state. These highly addictive opioids have resulted in life-long battles with substance use disorder.
One of those West Virginians who lost her battle, despite her and her family's best efforts, was Jessica Grubb. Jessie was a 30… Continue Reading
March 25, 2019
As I have said many times before, West Virginia is the perfect place to do business. West Virginians are the hardest-working people in America and, when companies and organizations come to our state, they tend to stay and grow here. Our state's relationship with Toyota is a perfect example.
Toyota just announced an additional $111 million investment in West Virginia, which will add 123 more jobs to the Buffalo plant in the next year. This announcement is a testament to the West Virginians who w… Continue Reading
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