Press Releases
Manchin, Capito Announce $50K for Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $50,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business Development Grant Program for the Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation. The funding will support job creation in the local forestry, transportation and sawmill industries and will accelerate economic development throughout southern West Virginia. “Investing in … Continue Reading
September 13, 2022
Manchin Announces $2.2 Million from the American Rescue Plan to Improve West Virginia's Unemployment Insurance System
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,283,000 from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration for West Virginia’s unemployment insurance system. The funding was made possible through the American Rescue Plan and will support projects that simplify application instructions, provide translation and technology services, increase staffing and address other needs to ensure all … Continue Reading
September 12, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $1 Million for Aviation Training at Marshall University
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,000,000 for aviation training at the Marshall University Flight School. This funding was made available through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and is a Congressionally Directed Spending request made by both Senators Manchin and Capito. “The Marshall University Flight School provides world-class flight training for the … Continue Reading
September 12, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $4.9 Million for Six West Virginia Health Services Programs
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,995,609 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for six programs that will support healthcare services across West Virginia. “I’m pleased HHS is investing more than $4.9 million in these six critical programs to bolster health services, expand access to treatment for substance use disorder and support innovative … Continue Reading
September 12, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $2.7 Million in EPA Funding
Washington, DC — U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,771,905 in funding for West Virginia through several U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant programs. “Every West Virginian deserves clean water to drink and fresh air to breathe. I am pleased the EPA is investing more than $2.7 million in these three … Continue Reading
September 09, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $35K for Two Eastern Panhandle Credit Unions
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $35,000 from the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDRLF) for two credit unions in the Eastern Panhandle. The funding will support a mentoring program to bolster customer service at the Romney Credit Union and improvements to digital services and cybersecurity at the Berkeley County Public … Continue Reading
September 09, 2022
Manchin Statement on the 21st Anniversary of 9/11
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today released the following statement in honor of the 21st anniversary of September 11, 2001 and remembrance of those lost and all our Fallen service heroes. “On this day twenty-one years ago, our great nation was forever changed and today we honor and remember those we lost on September 11, 2001. Thousands of innocent Americans died that dreadful day, and so many Americans have given their lives in defense of our great nation in the … Continue Reading
September 09, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $10 Million in ARC Grants
Washington, DC — U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced multiple grants totaling $10,138,940 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). “The Appalachian Regional Commission’s continued investment in revitalizing and strengthening Appalachia is great news for our state and the entire region. The funding announced … Continue Reading
September 08, 2022
Manchin Announces $750K for Potomac Valley Hospital Drug Addiction Center
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, West Virginia will receive $750,000 to support renovations and upgrades to its Drug Addiction Center. The funding is made possible by a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request secured by Senator Manchin and is funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration … Continue Reading
September 08, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce Economic Development Planning Grants for West Virginia
Washington, DC — U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $442,500 in Economic Development District Planning grants for five communities across West Virginia. This funding is made available through the Economic Development Administration (EDA).“Investing in our communities spurs economic growth and creates good-paying, … Continue Reading
September 07, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $9 Million for Five West Virginia Public Safety Programs
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $9,076,886 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for five West Virginia programs designed to promote public safety and strengthen justice systems throughout the state.“I am pleased to announce these five critical investments from the Department of Justice that will assist victims and strengthen our justice systems to ensure the safety of … Continue Reading
September 07, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $792K for 17 West Virginia Agriculture Projects
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $792,777 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for 17 projects across West Virginia. This funding will support West Virginia’s farmers and crop production, expand agricultural educational opportunities, bolster veterinary services and strengthen energy efficiency efforts for agricultural producers and rural small businesses. “West … Continue Reading
September 07, 2022
Manchin Announces $491K From the American Rescue Plan to Monitor, Improve West Virginia Air Quality
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $491,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP). The funding was made possible by the American Rescue Plan and will support monitoring and improving air quality levels throughout West Virginia. “West Virginia continues to see the benefits of critical American Rescue Plan investments that bolster … Continue Reading
September 06, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $5 Million for Charleston Area Medical Center
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) Health Education and Research Institute will receive $5,000,000 to support a new system that will archive clinical images, improve image storage and enhance patient care. The funding is made possible by a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request secured by Senators Manchin and Capito and is … Continue Reading
September 02, 2022
Manchin Announces $62.8 Million From American Rescue Plan For Coalfield Development ACT Now Coalition
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced $62.8 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration to the Appalachian Climate Technology (ACT Now) Coalition, led by the Coalfield Development Corporation. This investment will support job and economic growth in 21 counties across southern West Virginia that have been impacted by the downturn in the coal economy. This investment is the third largest in the nation from the American … Continue Reading
September 02, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $5.3 Million For Green Bank Telescope Repairs
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $5,300,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for foundation repairs to the Green Bank Observatory (GBO) Green Bank Telescope (GBT) in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. The GBT is a vital tool for astronomical researchers and one of the world’s largest moving structures, with 16 wheels carrying 17 million pounds on a steel track that … Continue Reading
September 02, 2022
Manchin Statement on Death of Miner Kris Ball
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the death of miner, Kris Ball of Chapmanville, at the Kanawha Eagle Mining Coalburg Tunnel Mine.“Gayle and I are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Kris Ball at the Coalburg Tunnel Mine. We ask all West Virginians to join us in keeping his wife Chelsea and their three children in our prayers during this devastating time. Every West Virginian and American is forever grateful for our brave … Continue Reading
September 02, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $8.7 Million for Three West Virginia Airport Projects
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $8,756,448 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for three West Virginia airport projects. The funding will support a new equipment building at the Greenbrier Valley Airport, upgrades to runway and taxiway infrastructure at the Tri-State/Milton J Ferguson Field Airport and an environmental impact review at West Virginia … Continue Reading
September 01, 2022
Manchin Announces $15.4 Million from American Rescue Plan for Three Economic Development Projects Across West Virginia
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $15,458,253 from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) Coal Communities Commitment (CCC) Program for three economic development projects across West Virginia. The funding was made possible through the American Rescue Plan and will support expanding water service in Pocahontas and Logan Counties and establishing a farmers market and greenhouse in Boone County. In … Continue Reading
September 01, 2022
Manchin, USDA Secretary Vilsack Announce $75 Million Investment in Lewisburg, Speak at Chamber of Commerce Business Summit
Lewisburg, WV - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) hosted U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack in Lewisburg, West Virginia to announce nearly $75 million for drinking water and wastewater projects in Lewisburg. This morning, Senator Manchin spoke at the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Business Summit to discuss the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act for West Virginia. Senator Manchin also applauded the Sparkz manufacturing and Pure Watercraft investment announcements … Continue Reading
