November 26, 2024
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement wishing West Virginians a happy Thanksgiving.
“Thanksgiving is a time for all of us to reflect on the great blessings we share as West Virginians and Americans. Today and every day, I am thankful for the privilege to serve the great people of West Virginia - it has truly been the honor of my life. As Gayle and I get ready to set off on a new adventure, we want to thank each and every one of our fellow West … Continue Reading
November 25, 2024
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate November 2024 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month to bring attention to the children and youth experiencing homelessness across the country. In the United States, more than 1.4 million students experienced homelessness during the 2022-2023 school year, including an estimated 13,530 students in West Virginia and more than 4,100 students in Maine.
“Every child deserves a r… Continue Reading
November 22, 2024
This week, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the Improving Access to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Act. This bipartisan legislation would create a pilot program to allow Medicare to reimburse for treat-in-place EMS services for certain medical issues, which would expand access to these critical health services, especially in rural communities, while reducing unnecessary emergency room visits and expenses.
“I’m proud to introduce the bipartisan Improving Acc… Continue Reading
April 25, 2024
Spotty internet access has long proven an issue for the mountainsides of West Virginia.
In 2023, more than 300,000 households across the state were unserved or underserved by broadband coverage. This month, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) found that coverage in the Mountain State ranks second-worst nationally, besting only Alaska.
But a new federal grant aims to address current gaps in coverage, ensuring that every household can receive broadband internet services.
On Thursday, th… Continue Reading
April 12, 2024
It comes as no surprise that federal officials don’t quite have the right words to categorize Appalachia in a way that is useful to the National Center for Education Statistics within the U.S. Department of Education. But U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., is hoping to change that with a letter sent to NCES Commissioner Peggy Carr, asking her to consider adding “ruggedness scales” to the measurements used to classify school systems for purposes of allocating federal resources.
“West Virginia is th… Continue Reading
February 01, 2024
There will be a Groundhog Day celebration in West Virginia after all, according to Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va.
Although Gov. Jim Justice previously announced the West Virginia Wildlife Center in French Creek had been temporarily closed by federal order, the state's favorite weather-watching rodent will have a chance to make his prediction on Friday, Manchin said in a press release.
“After speaking with [United States Department of Agriculture] Secretary Vilsack yesterday, I have been assured tha… Continue Reading
November 17, 2024
Today, we celebrate the strength of our democracy. In record numbers, Americans from every corner of this country cast their ballots, showing up and making their voices heard. This turnout reaffirms a commitment to our democratic ideals that we can all be proud of. Our heartfelt thanks go out to the poll workers who worked tirelessly to ensure this election was safe, fair, and accessible. They exemplify the spirit of service that sustains our democracy.
I also extend my congratulations to Presi… Continue Reading
March 18, 2024
I’m going to do something you probably haven’t heard me do much in the past three years: I want to congratulate President Biden for the record-breaking energy production we are seeing in America today. The United States is producing more oil, gas and renewable energy than ever before. We are exporting more fossil fuel energy than we import. Our country has never been more energy-independent than we are today.
This is something to celebrate. And it would not have been possible without the Inflat… Continue Reading
February 15, 2024
Since I last visited the U.S. Postal Service’s processing and distribution center in South Charleston, right after a review of operations at the facility was announced, I have spoken at length with U.S. Postmaster Louis DeJoy, USPS staff and postal workers. I am now more concerned than ever about the potential for staff relocations and significant reductions in services for West Virginia families and businesses.
I also need to set the record straight in response to an opinion piece penned by a … Continue Reading
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