Press Releases
Manchin and Capito Announce $310K in Economic Development in Counties Across West Virginia and Research at Marshall University
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration will award $310,000 for the Region 7 Planning and Development Council, the Planning and Development Councils in the Eastern Panhandle and the Mid-Ohio Valley and the Marshall University Research Corporation. "Public and private partnerships in West Virginia will give local communities the resources and expertise to expand … Continue Reading
March 19, 2018
Manchin Applauds President Trump's Plan to End the Opioid Epidemic
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today applauded President Donald Trump's plan to end the opioid epidemic. The President's plan includes many provisions that Senator Manchin has been fighting for. "President Trump and I agree that we must fight the opioid epidemic by increasing public education; giving our law enforcement officials the tools they need to stop the spread of opioids; and expanding access to substance use disorder treatment and recovery centers, including for … Continue Reading
March 19, 2018
Manchin Releases Weekly Energy Report
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released a report detailing the price and production levels of coal as well as natural gas prices in Appalachia and nationally. For the week ending in March 10, 2018, estimated U.S. coal production totaled approximately 14.8 million short tons. This production estimate is roughly 1.9% lower than last week's estimate and 2.4% higher than the comparable week in 2017. To read Senator Manchin's full report click … Continue Reading
March 17, 2018
WV Women's History Trail
Women have played critical roles throughout West Virginia's histroy. Honor their contirubutions by visiting one of these historial sites around the state. Pearl S. Buck Birthplace: The birthplace of Nobel and Pulitzer prize-winning author in 1892. She was a social justice advocate, and her novels helped to advance the Civil Rights of African Americans and other minorities. 8129 Seneca Trail Hillsboro, WV 24946 … Continue Reading
March 15, 2018
Manchin Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Ease Relocation Burdens on Military Families
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) joined Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), John Kennedy (R-LA), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) to introduce the bipartisan Support our Military Spouses Act to ease the relocation process that is required of military families. The bill ensures that all spouses of active duty service members do not have to establish new legal residency each time they move for a military reassignment. "Behind so many of our brave servicemembers are loving spouses … Continue Reading
March 14, 2018
Manchin and Capito Announce $662K for Parkersburg Senior Living Project
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development office has approved $662,000 to be used for constructing a new senior living facility in Parkersburg. The Newberry Apartments will have 32 units for West Virginia's senior citizens. "West Virginia's seniors helped build our nation and ensuring they are properly cared for later in life is … Continue Reading
March 14, 2018
Manchin Releases Report Detailing His Plan to End the Opioid Epidemic
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released a report detailing his plan to end the opioid epidemic. Senator Manchin's comprehensive plan includes drug prevention, prescriber education, substance abuse treatment, law enforcement, child care, a chance at a clean start, and funding. "America's current opioid epidemic took more American lives in 2016 than we lost during the entire Vietnam War and more lives than we've lost during the peak of any other major crisis, including … Continue Reading
March 13, 2018
Manchin and Capito Announce More Than $61k for Children Emergency Services
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources have been awarded an Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) grant of $61,555 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The grant will be used to reduce the prevalence of child morbidity and mortality that may occur as a result of acute illness and severe … Continue Reading
March 13, 2018
Manchin and Capito Urge Adequate Staffing at West Virginia Prisons
Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, sent Director of Federal Bureau of Prisons Mark Inch a letter expressing their concern over the dangerous working conditions created by the current staffing shortages at the Federal Corrections Institutions throughout West Virginia. The Senators said in part: "While the total inmate population may be slightly down from 2013 levels, a 2017 report conducted … Continue Reading
March 12, 2018
Manchin Announces Organizing Meeting of Joint Select Committee on Pensions
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Joint Select Committee on the Solvency of Multiemployer Pensions Plans, today announced the first meeting of the full committee this Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at 10 a.m. During the organizational meeting, members will adopt committee rules and make opening statements. Wednesday's meeting is the first in a series of meetings and hearings that the Joint Select Committee will hold as it works toward a bipartisan solution to the … Continue Reading
March 12, 2018
Manchin Releases Weekly Energy Report
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released a report detailing the price and production levels of coal as well as natural gas prices in Appalachia and nationally. For the week ending in March 3, 2018, estimated U.S. coal production totaled approximately 15.2 million short tons. This production estimate is roughly 0.4% lower than last week's estimate and 2.4% lower than the comparable week in 2017. Read Senator Manchin's full report below or click here … Continue Reading
March 09, 2018
Manchin, Capito Meet with U.S. Senate Youth Program Delegates from West Virginia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) met with Jerry Lacy of Charleston and Ely Osborne of Clay this week during their visit to Washington as part of the United States Senate Youth Program's (USSYP) 56th annual Washington Week. Lacy and Osborne were recently selected as West Virginia's USSYP student delegates for 2018. "I was honored to meet with this year's student delegates from West Virginia, Jerry and Ely," Senator Manchin said. "They have … Continue Reading
March 09, 2018
Manchin and Capito Announce More Than $440K for Education in Lincoln County
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced $440,295 from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the Lincoln County Board of Education. This funding will be used to invest in video conference technology to provide interactive distance learning in Lincoln County. "Rural communities, like those in Lincoln County, have unique challenges when it comes to education and we must do everything we can to make sure those students … Continue Reading
March 08, 2018
Manchin Applauds President Trump for Imposing Tariffs to Protect American Workers and National Security
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded President Trump's announcement of tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to protect American workers and national security. "Historically, trade deals have not been good for our state of West Virginia. Foreign countries have benefited and grown, at the expense of our state's economy and hard-working West Virginians. As big, multi-lateral trade agreements have been ratified and Wall Street and big corporations line their pockets, … Continue Reading
March 08, 2018
Manchin Storage Hub Bill Approved By Energy And Natural Resources Committee
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin's (D-WV) bill, the Capitalizing American Storage Potential Act (S. 1337), was approved by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. This bill would make sure that a regional storage hub qualifies for the Department of Energy's (DOE) successful Title XVII innovative technologies loan guarantee program. A regional storage hub can help ensure we are optimizing the use of our domestic energy resources while attracting manufacturing … Continue Reading
March 07, 2018
Manchin and Capito Annouce More Than $1 Million For WV Coal Communities
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that WorkForce West Virginia has been awarded $1,054,000 from the U.S. Department of Labor. "There is no denying the harmful effects of the last Administration's regulatory policies on West Virginia's economies," Senator Manchin said. "But West Virginians are resilient and organizations like WorkForce West Virginia provide training and resources … Continue Reading
March 07, 2018
Manchin Applauds New Mission, 200 Jobs For Sugar Grove
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded Highland Hospital for leasing the Sugar Grove facility in Pendleton County to be used for long-term recovery programs for substance use disorder. "For years, we have worked at the local, state and federal levels to find a new mission for Sugar Grove and today, we see what we can achieve when we work together," Senator Manchin said. "For our state and especially for the people and community of Sugar Grove, this commitment by Highland … Continue Reading
March 06, 2018
Manchin Announces More Than $1 Million for WV Maternal Health Services
Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced $1,042,574 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for West Virginia Health and Human Resources for Maternal and Child Health Services. "Supporting the health of our mothers and children is one of the most important things we can do for West Virginia families," Senator Manchin said. "This funding will support programs that invest in the health of West Virginia mothers and children. Healthy children … Continue Reading
March 06, 2018
Manchin Statement on Deal to End WV Teacher Strike
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement following the announcement that the West Virginia Legislature has finally come together in agreement on a teacher and public employee salary increase proposal, which was introduced by Governor Justice and embraced by educators, school service personnel and a bipartisan group of legislators, that will allow students and teachers to go back to the classroom. "This is great news for West Virginia students, … Continue Reading
March 05, 2018
Manchin Calls on WV Senate Republicans to End Teacher Strike
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement urging the West Virginia Senate Republicans to end the state-wide teacher strike and send West Virginia teachers and students back to school. "It is time to get our kids back to school, and the only group standing in the way is Senate Republicans. Everyone else agrees on the deal to reopen our schools - a bipartisan coalition of educators, parents, Democrat and Republican House Legislators, and the Governor. … Continue Reading
