Press Releases

September 03, 2020

Manchin: Governor's Broadband Funding Announcement Is Misleading

Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on Governor Justice’s briefing today claiming West Virginia would be receiving $766 million in federal funding to expand broadband in West Virginia.“West Virginia is not getting $766 million in federal funds through the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund just because the Governor signed an Executive Order saying he wants it to happen. Unfortunately, as of the most recent FCC report on September 1st, … Continue Reading


September 03, 2020

Manchin, Capito Announce $1.1 Million For Food Supply Chain Testing, Feed Regulation In West Virginia

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,190,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for food supply chain testing and animal feed regulation through the West Virginia Department of Agriculture.“The safety of West Virginia consumers is a high priority and this funding will help the West Virginia Department of Agriculture … Continue Reading


September 03, 2020

Jennifer Garner Joins Senator Manchin To Encourage West Virginians To Take Census

Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released a public service announcement (PSA) featuring West Virginia native and actress Jennifer Garner encouraging West Virginians to participate in the 2020 Census. The deadline to complete the Census is just 27 days away - September 30th.When West Virginians respond to the 2020 Census, they help inform how billions of dollars in federal funding flows into communities across West Virginia, including money for schools, hospitals … Continue Reading


September 03, 2020

Manchin, Capito Announce $2 Million For Head Start In Raleigh, Mineral Counties

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,036,966 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Head Start programs in Raleigh and Mineral counties.“Head Start programs provide West Virginia children with a strong foundation for their education, no matter their circumstances. As a strong supporter of Head Start, I’m pleased to see this investment in Raleigh and … Continue Reading


September 03, 2020

Manchin, Capito Announce $505K For Visual Therapy Research At West Virginia University

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $505,595 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) National Eye Institute for visual therapy research at West Virginia University (WVU).“West Virginia University is a leader in research across many fields and this funding will help WVU continue to lead in medical research. The project focuses on visual laser therapy and aims … Continue Reading


September 03, 2020

Manchin, Capito Announce $827K For Brook Trout Conservation In West Virginia

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $827,100 from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conserve Brook Trout in the Cacapon Watershed and Thorn Creek, which are in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.“West Virginia is home to amazing wildlife including Brook Trout, the only native trout species in the state, … Continue Reading


September 02, 2020

Manchin, Capito Announce $5.8 Million For Mothers And Children In West Virginia

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $5,885,415 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) for the Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program in West Virginia. “The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has made caring for children much more difficult, and many West Virginia mothers and … Continue Reading


September 02, 2020

Manchin, Capito Announce $700,000 For Opioid Addiction Relief In West Virginia

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $700,000 in funding for opioid and illicit drug addiction relief for two locations in West Virginia. This funding was made available through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Rural Communities Opioid Response and Mental Health & Substance Abuse Service grant programs.“West Virginia was facing a drug epidemic long … Continue Reading


September 02, 2020

Manchin, Capito Announce $1.8 Million For HIV/AIDS Prevention, Treatment In West Virginia

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,854,494 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment in West Virginia.“We are facing a drug epidemic within the COVID-19 pandemic and every West Virginian has felt the effects of both crises. In addition to the rise in substance use disorder and overdose … Continue Reading


September 02, 2020

Manchin, Capito Announce $1.6 Million For STEM Education In West Virginia

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,649,775 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for two programs to increase science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in West Virginia public schools and at the West Virginia University Institute of Technology.“In order to create more jobs and strengthen our workforce here in West Virginia, it’s essential that … Continue Reading


September 01, 2020

Manchin Opposes Beck Nomination To Consumer Product Safety Commission

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on his opposition to Dr. Nancy Beck’s nomination to lead the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). “During her time with the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr. Beck worked to undermine essential regulations for toxic Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). Many West Virginians in Parkersburg, Vienna, and Martinsburg know all … Continue Reading


September 01, 2020

Manchin, Capito Announce $1.5 Million For Dislocated Workers Due To COVID-19

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,500,000 through the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) COVID-19 Dislocated Worker Grant. This funding will be made available to WorkForce West Virginia and will serve to provide cleanup and humanitarian assistance to communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “As we continue to face the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our fellow … Continue Reading


September 01, 2020

Manchin, Capito Announce $389K For LWCF Projects In West Virginia

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $389,825 from the National Park Service (NPS) Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) for projects to attract visitors to the Oglebay Zoo, develop Adams Street Park, and help maintain Washington Park.“West Virginia is … Continue Reading


September 01, 2020

Manchin: Administration Must Give Local Postal Managers Authority To Manage Mail Machines

 Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) visited and toured the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) South Charleston Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) to check on the out of service and idled machines at the facility and thank USPS workers for their efforts to get West Virginians their mail. During his visit, Senator Manchin was appalled at the lack of authority local postal managers have to adjust their mail machines as volume demands change.  “Today’s visit was another … Continue Reading


August 31, 2020

Manchin Urges FCC To Address Online Sales Of Illicit Drugs

Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) called for changes to federal law to make companies liable for the sale of illicit drugs and other illegal activities taking place online on their platforms. In his letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which is undertaking a review of Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act, Senator Manchin urged the FCC to expand the scope of its review to include whether Section 230 needs to be amended to make … Continue Reading


August 31, 2020

Manchin, Capito Announce Funding For Drug Free Communities Program In West Virginia

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $250,000 for the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program in two locations in West Virginia. This funding is made available through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and will support the efforts of community coalitions working to prevent and reduce … Continue Reading


August 31, 2020

Manchin Applauds USDA Extension Of Meal Program Flexibilities For West Virginia Students

Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for extending multiple meal program flexibilities through the end of December for West Virginia students after Senator Manchin called for an extension of these flexibilities.“Our students deserve to have food in their bellies no matter their circumstances. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the number of students in West Virginia and across the country who rely on meals … Continue Reading


August 28, 2020

Manchin, Capito Announce Public Housing Support

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $60,303 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Moderate Rehabilitation Program. This program received additional funding from the CARES Act.“There is not a community in West Virginia that has not been touched by the COVID-19 pandemic. The economic impacts have caused increased housing insecurity for many West Virginia … Continue Reading


August 28, 2020

Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $2.5 Million To Support West Virginia Fire Departments

Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,505,863.88 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security‘s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for fire departments across the state of West Virginia. This funding was made available through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, which received additional funding through the CARES Act, and the Staffing for … Continue Reading


August 28, 2020

Manchin Statement on West Virginia's FEMA Unemployment Grant

Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the announcement the state of West Virginia has been approved for a $68,269,946 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant to allow West Virginia to provide $300 per week in unemployment benefits - in additional to their regular benefits - to those unemployed due to COVID-19.“This pandemic has had devastating impacts on West Virginia families. I’m hopeful that this funding will make it to … Continue Reading

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