Press Releases
Manchin Announces Nearly $550k To Support Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorder Prevention Programs
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $549,991 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for The Martinsburg Initiative and West Virginia Game Changers. The funding will support programs to educate and prevent youth substance use, as well as provide behavioral health and support services for children who have lived through adverse experiences related to the drug epidemic. “West Virginia’s young … Continue Reading
September 06, 2024
Icymi: Manchin Speaks At Shepherd University Plaque Dedication, Stubblefield Institute For Civil Political Communications Event
Charleston, WV - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) attended and spoke at Shepherd University’s plaque dedication honoring his lifetime of public service. Senator Manchin also attended and spoke at the Stubblefield Institute for Civil Political Communications event, “Beyond Pepperoni Rolls: Who Are We as West Virginians,” where he engaged with Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) in a discussion on bipartisanship and their shared West Virginian identity. “It has been an honor to work … Continue Reading
September 05, 2024
Manchin Announces More Than $493k For Environmental Conservation Efforts Along Halfmoon Run
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $493,903 from the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to expand and protect native brook trout strongholds along Halfmoon Run in West Virginia. The funding will support reconnecting and restoring more than four miles of headwater habitat on public lands and enrolling high-value conservation lands in a brook trout-focused … Continue Reading
September 05, 2024
Manchin Announces $25.5 Million To Support Infrastructure Improvements In Bluefield
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $25,547,532 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the City of Bluefield. The funding, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will support infrastructure improvements along U.S. Route 52, including converting four intersections to roundabouts and enhancing pedestrian safety through additional sidewalks, crosswalks, and street lighting. In May, Senator … Continue Reading
September 05, 2024
Manchin Announces $7.8 Million for West Virginia Hydroelectric Projects
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, announced that four West Virginia hydroelectric facilities were chosen to receive up to $7.8 million in total funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This funding is part of a $430 million investment announced through the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Section 247 Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentives program. “West Virginia’s rivers and waterways … Continue Reading
September 04, 2024
Manchin Announces $1.1 Million To Secure New Equipment For West Virginia University’s Electron Microscopy Facility
Charleston, WV- Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,140,000 from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for West Virginia University’s (WVU) Electron Microscopy Facility. This funding will support WVU’s acquisition of new cutting-edge equipment for its Electron Microscopy Facility in Morgantown, West Virginia. This new equipment will enhance WVU’s capabilities to conduct … Continue Reading
September 03, 2024
Manchin Announces $100 Million For New High-Performance Computer System In Fairmont
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $100,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to General Dynamics Information Technology for NOAA’s newest high-performance computer (HPC) system, called Rhea, in Fairmont, West Virginia. This funding is made possible by Senator Manchin’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. Rhea will monitor … Continue Reading
August 30, 2024
Icymi: Manchin Speaks At West Virginia Chamber Of Commerce Business Summit
White Sulphur Springs, WV - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) spoke at the 88th West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Business Summit to thank local officials and leaders who have helped him in his 42 years of public service as well as discuss his extensive list of bipartisan accomplishments for West Virginia. Senator Manchin also received a resolution of appreciation for his dedication to supporting West Virginia’s business community. Thanking the West Virginia … Continue Reading
August 30, 2024
Manchin Statement On Labor Day
Charleston, WV - U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement in honor of Labor Day. “Our great nation was built on the backs of West Virginia’s strong, dedicated workforce. A workforce that continues to keep the lights on, educate our children, bolster our economy and ensure our communities are safe and healthy. On Labor Day, we pay tribute to the grit and resilience of our American workers that keep our country running. I will never stop fighting to ensure every American … Continue Reading
August 29, 2024
Icymi: Manchin Speaks At Annual Friends Of The Discover The Real West Virginia Foundation Reception
White Sulphur Springs, WV - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) spoke at the annual Friends of the Discover the Real West Virginia (DRWV) Foundation reception in White Sulphur Springs. Senator Manchin has served as Honorary Chair of DRWV since 2014 and was recognized for his decades of public service. “One of Discover the Real West Virginia’s major achievements has been its ability to showcase the best of West Virginia to the world,” Senator Manchin said in part. “The organization has … Continue Reading
August 28, 2024
Manchin Saves West Virginia Apple Growers Season
Charleston WV— Following a series of conversations with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) secured $3.1 million in reallocated funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to assist West Virginia apple farmers in addressing the ongoing oversupply issues affecting the state. “I am proud we were able to work together and find a commonsense solution for West Virginia apple growers and transform this challenge into a great opportunity to feed … Continue Reading
August 22, 2024
Manchin Announces $2.8 Million for Boone Memorial Hospital, West Virginia University
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced Boone Memorial Hospital will receive $2,202,000 and West Virginia University will receive $619,477 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). These federal investments will help enhance Boone Memorial Hospital’s surgical unit and further West Virginia University’s research into responses to environmental health hazards. The funding for Boone Memorial Hospital was … Continue Reading
August 21, 2024
Manchin Announces $400k for Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Monroe County
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $400,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to extend the Pickaway waterline, expanding access to clean, reliable drinking water for residents of Union. This federal award is one of the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) projects Senator Manchin secured on behalf of West Virginia through the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill. “I’m pleased the EPA is investing $400k to … Continue Reading
August 15, 2024
Manchin Applauds New Lower Price Agreements For Ten Prescription Drugs Selected For Medicare Negotiations
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) applauded the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) announcement that it has reached agreements for new, lower prices for all 10 drugs selected for negotiations, as directed by the Inflation Reduction Act. These negotiated drugs are some of the most expensive and most frequently dispensed drugs in the Medicare program and are used to treat conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. The new prices will go into … Continue Reading
August 15, 2024
Manchin Announces $639k To Strengthen Mental, Maternal Health Services
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $639,646 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for West Virginia University (WVU) and the West Virginia State Department of Health. The funding will support access to School-Based Health Clinics in rural areas as well as hire new staff within the West Virginia Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health. “I’m pleased HHS is investing more than $639K to … Continue Reading
August 13, 2024
Manchin Announces $1 Million For Robotics Engineering Major At West Virginia University
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,000,000 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to support the creation of a new bachelor’s degree program in Robotics Engineering at West Virginia University (WVU), contribute to robotics research, and increase support for robotics-related K-12 recruitment and outreach. This federal award is a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests Senator … Continue Reading
August 12, 2024
Manchin Announces 298k For Two West Virginia Fire Departments
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $298,303 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program (AFGP). This funding will bolster safety measures and support first responder preparedness in Lake and Leon. “Every day our courageous West Virginia firefighters put their lives in danger to ensure the safety of our … Continue Reading
August 10, 2024
Manchin Statement On The Passing Of Jon Mcbride
Charleston, WV - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement on the passing of Jon McBride. “Gayle and I are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friend and American hero Jon McBride. While both running for governor for our respective parties in 1996, we would debate issues and then fly together to the next event. This showed that Jon prioritized friendship and character over politics and division. As a Beckley native and West Virginia University … Continue Reading
August 09, 2024
Manchin Statement On Death Of Miner William “Joe” Crandall
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 nation. We ask that all West Virginians join us in keeping his family, friends and loved … Continue Reading
August 09, 2024
Manchin Visits 2024 West Virginia State Fair
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 see everyone come together to celebrate our agricultural, culinary and creative talents. … Continue Reading
