December 20, 2024
Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement wishing West Virginians a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
“On behalf of Gayle, myself and the entire Manchin family, we wish all West Virginians and Americans a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. This holiday season, Gayle and I are reminded of the importance of family. What makes West Virginia unique is that we are truly a statewide community who looks out for each other during good times and bad, and that is what mak… Continue Reading
December 19, 2024
- Yesterday, Senator Joe Manchin III (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, spoke on the Senate floor to celebrate the Senate passage of his bill to name approximately 2,700 acres of land along the Blackwater River in memory of Patsye Crites. The Senate agreed to the naming measure by unanimous consent late Tuesday.
This action comes after Chairman Manchin facilitated a deal between the Crites Family and U.S. Forest Service to purchase the scenic property for… Continue Reading
December 18, 2024
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), applauded the Senate passage of the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. The legislation passed 85-14 and includes many West Virginia and national priorities Senator Manchin secured.
“As the superpower of the world, we need a strong national security and defense strategy that protects our nation from threats at home and abroad, and this legislation delivers on that,” said… 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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