WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. This week, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) announced over $100 million in federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to develop a state-of-the-art multi-day energy storage project in Maine using batteries manufactured in Weirton, West Virginia by Form Energy.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement celebrating the two-year anniversary of the enactment of the CHIPS and Science Act, which Kaine helped pass in the Senate to support and incentivize private investment in domestic semiconductor chips manufacturing and science research in America. The law also established a Tech Hubs Program within the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA),   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Charleston, WV Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement on the death of coal miner William "Joe" Crandall, who was fatally injured at ACI Tygart Valley in Taylor County. "Gayle and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Joe Crandall. West Virginians and all Americans are forever grateful for courageous miners like Joe, who put their lives on the line each day to power our  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Charleston, WV Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) visited the 99th Annual West Virginia State Fair to meet with West Virginians and enjoy the decades-long traditions of educational and agricultural exhibits, as well as local food. "West Virginia's State Fair is one of my favorite traditions because we are able showcase the very best of the Mountain State," said Senator Manchin. "It is wonderful to s  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger backed bipartisan, bicameral legislation to crack down on the rise of violent crimes committed against U.S. Postal Service (USPS) letter carriers. Since 2020, there have been more than 2,000 crimes committed against letter carriers on the job, including armed robberies in communities across Virginia. Earlier this year, two USPS letter carriers were robbed at gun  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: NEWPORT NEWS, VA ON TUESDAY, August 13th, Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) will host an economic town hall focused on the economic gains made under the Biden-Harris Administration. This will be an opportunity for constituents to hear from Congressman Scott about his work to invest in students, workers and families and ask him questions. Economic Town Hall Tuesday, August 13th, 2024 at 6:30 P.M. Richar  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and James Lankford (R-OK), a member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs, today announced the Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2024, legislation they will introduce to strengthen federal cybersecurity by ensuring that federal contractors adhere to guidelines set   more