WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Votes Again to Keep Government Open * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee and a member of Senate Republican Leadership, released the below statement after voting for the clean continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government: "Tonight, I proudly cast my vote again to do right by West Virginians--to k more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Introduces Religious Education Week Resolution * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today introduced a resolution designating October 5 - 11, 2025, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate the importance of religious instruction in the United States and to recognize the schools, churches and other organizations offering religious education to many of Ameri more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller Releases Statement on Government Shutdown * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement in light of the federal government shutdown, effective October 1, 2025. On September 19, Congresswoman Miller voted in favor of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, which would have continued Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations through November more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Senator Justice Statement on Democrat's Government Shutdown Today, Senator Jim Justice released the following statement after Senate Democrats rejected a clean government funding bill and forced the federal government into a shutdown: "This shouldn't be a food fight. Senate Republicans put forward a clean bill to keep the government open: a bill similar to what Democrats have more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Senators Justice, Capito, and Representative Miller Introduce Bill to Honor West Virginia Children Impacted by Childhood Cancer Today, Senator Jim Justice introduced legislation to redesignate a playground in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve as the "Hearts of Gold Playground: In Honor of West Virginia Children and Families Impacted by Childhood Cancer." "This play more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The West Virginia Department of Human Services issued the following news: * * * DoHS Highlights Prevention and Early Intervention During Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH), recognizes October as Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month, highlighting the importance of early intervention and prevention to support healthier outcomes for individuals, families, and com more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 2 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Treasurer Pack Announces New Timeline for 19th Annual SMART529 'When I Grow Up' Statewide Essay Contest Entries must be submitted by Friday, December 12 to qualify * State Treasurer Larry Pack announced today the statewide 2025-2026 SMART529 "When I Grow Up" student and teacher essay contest will be adjusted to accommodate the current academic year, instead  more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 1 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release: * * * Treasurer Pack Calls on Governor, Legislature to Pass No Taxes on Tips, Overtime Asks for Consideration of a Special Session * State Treasurer Larry Pack is calling on Governor Patrick Morrisey and the state Legislature to join President Donald Trump and pass legislation to eliminate state income taxes on tips and overtime. President Trump championed a policy at the federal more PR