Press Releases
Manchin, Capito Congratulate the 2022 West Virginia National Blue Ribbon Schools
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) congratulated C.W. Shipley Elementary School in Harpers Ferry, Evans Elementary School in Evans and Culloden Elementary School in Culloden for being recognized as 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Throughout its 40 year history, the Department of Education’s National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has recognized the hard work of students, educators, families and communities in creating safe … Continue Reading
September 20, 2022
ICYMI: Manchin Makes the Case for Permitting Reform
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) spoke on the Senate Floor and held a press conference to discuss the need for permitting reform. As part of the Inflation Reduction Act signed into law on August 16th, 2022, Senator Manchin secured a commitment to pass a comprehensive permitting reform package before the end of the fiscal year on September 30th, 2022. Permitting reform will increase American energy production to provide relief at the pump and on energy bills while … Continue Reading
September 20, 2022
Manchin Announces $1 Million to Support West Virginia Farmers, Combat Food Insecurity
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,061,671 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to support West Virginia’s farmers and ranchers and ensure every West Virginian has access to quality, affordable fresh produce. The funding comes from the NIFA Organic Transitions Program (ORG) and the NIFA American Rescue Plan Produce Prescription Program (PPR) and … Continue Reading
September 20, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $696K for West Virginia Driver Safety, Crash Reduction Program
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $696,553 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to Marshall Research Corporation and the Public Service Commission of West Virginia. The funding will support reducing the number and severity of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) crashes and promoting driver safety across West … Continue Reading
September 19, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $4 Million for West Virginia Health Right Expansion
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $4,000,000 to assist in expansion efforts for West Virginia Health Right. This funding was made available through the U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS), and is a Congressionally Directed Spending request made by both Senators Capito and Manchin. “West Virginia Health Right provides essential care to West Virginians, regardless of their … Continue Reading
September 19, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $4 Million for Three Public Safety Programs in West Virginia
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,083,777 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) for three public safety programs in West Virginia. The funding will support programs aimed at preventing and addressing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking, as well as enhancing victim safety and services. “I am pleased to … Continue Reading
September 16, 2022
Manchin Applauds Competitive Power Ventures Investment Announcement, Attends Brad Smith Investiture
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, applauded the Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) announcement that they will be investing over $3 billion in a ~1,800 MW combined-cycle natural gas power station in West Virginia that will utilize carbon capture and storage. This investment will utilize approximately 1,000 skilled tradespeople from across the region. Senator Manchin also attended the investiture of Brad Smith, … Continue Reading
September 16, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $300K to Support West Virginia Small Businesses
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced Advantage Valley Community Development Corporation’s Fostering Advantages for Startups & Entrepreneurial Resurgence in West Virginia (FASTER WV) program will receive $300,000 to provide business coaching, entrepreneurial training course work and access to capital for new and expanding small businesses in the Charleston and Huntington areas. … Continue Reading
September 16, 2022
Manchin Announces $1.1 Million from the American Rescue Plan for Three West Virginia Rural Healthcare Programs
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,145,796 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for three rural healthcare programs in West Virginia. The funding was made possible through the American Rescue Plan and will strengthen healthcare services for children and families across West Virginia and support two rural healthcare providers. “Our … Continue Reading
September 15, 2022
Manchin Announces $692K for West Virginia Healthcare Worker Student Loan Repayment
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $692,060 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). The funding will support student loan repayment for West Virginia healthcare workers.“I am pleased HHS is supporting student loan repayment for our healthcare workers as they continue to provide essential care for their fellow West … Continue Reading
September 15, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $6.4 Million for West Virginia University at Parkersburg Job Training Programs
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $6,488,966 through the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for West Virginia University at Parkersburg. This funding will be administered by the department’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA), and will help expand career and technical education programs.“I am pleased the Department of Labor is investing more than $6.4 million in … Continue Reading
September 15, 2022
Manchin Announces $1.6 Million from American Rescue Plan for Broadband Expansion in Randolph, Tucker Counties
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,681,161 from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) Coal Communities Commitment Program for the Woodlands Development Group in Elkins, West Virginia. The funding was made possible through the American Rescue Plan and will support broadband expansion in Randolph and Tucker counties. The project is expected to create 75 jobs, save 82 jobs and generate $13.8 million in … Continue Reading
September 14, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce New Flight Services at Clarksburg, Lewisburg Airports
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced that Contour Airlines will provide Essential Air Services (EAS) to North Central West Virginia Airport in Clarksburg (CKB) and Greenbrier Valley Airport in Lewisburg (LWB). This announcement follows a March 2022 decision by SkyWest Airlines to terminate EAS services at 29 airports across the country, including Clarksburg and Lewisburg.“Air service is absolutely critical for West Virginia, … Continue Reading
September 14, 2022
Manchin Speaks with More Than 1,200 West Virginia Students at 37 Schools About U.S. Service Academies
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) hosted a video call with more than 1,200 West Virginia students to encourage them to apply to the U.S. Service Academies and answer student questions about the application process. Students interested in applying to a U.S. Service Academy can submit an application to Senator Manchin’s office by October 1, 2022. “Attending a U.S. Service Academy is a privilege reserved for the best and brightest young men and women across the … Continue Reading
September 14, 2022
ICYMI: Manchin Applauds $500 Million Manufacturing Investment by Berkshire Hathaway in Ravenswood
Washington, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded Berkshire Hathaway’s $500 million investment into domestic manufacturing in Ravenswood, West Virginia. This investment results from the domestic manufacturing and supply chain incentives included in the Inflation Reduction Act by Senator Manchin and will create a global aerospace manufacturing hub in West Virginia. “Yesterday’s announcement is fantastic news for the people of West Virginia and domestic manufacturing … Continue Reading
September 14, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $26 Million in EPA Funding through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
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 $26,275,917 in funding for West Virginia through several U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant programs. This funding was made possible by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). “Our bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs … Continue Reading
September 14, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $5.7 Million for West Virginia School-Based Mental Health Services
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $5,753,732 from the U.S. Department of Education for the state of West Virginia to support safer and healthier learning environments for K-12 students by increasing school-based mental health services. The funding was made possible through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which passed the Senate and was signed into law in June of … Continue Reading
September 14, 2022
Manchin, Capito Announce $2.9 Million for Concord University GEAR UP Partnership
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $2,903,509 from the U.S. Department of Education’s Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) to Concord University. GEAR UP is designed to help low-income students prepare to enter and succeed in postsecondary education by investing in high-need middle and high schools across the country.“Every West Virginian … Continue Reading
September 14, 2022
Manchin: Inflation Reduction Act Delivers Increased Energy Production
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement on the U.S. Department of the Interior’s announcement that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has reinstated 307 bids in the Gulf of Mexico from Lease Sale 257, as mandated by the Inflation Reduction Act, totaling $189,888,271 in bids and approximately 1.7 million acres leased.“The Inflation Reduction Act requires the … Continue Reading
September 13, 2022
Manchin Applauds $500 Million Manufacturing Investment by Berkshire Hathaway in Ravenswood
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, applauded Berkshire Hathaway’s $500 million investment into domestic manufacturing in Ravenswood, West Virginia. This investment results from the domestic manufacturing and supply chain incentives included in the Inflation Reduction Act by Senator Manchin and will create a global aerospace manufacturing hub in West Virginia.“Today’s announcement is fantastic news for … Continue Reading