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January 15, 2019
 

Scheduling 

Senator Manchin and his office representatives participate in events and meetings across the Mountain State throughout the year.  From Skypes with classrooms, to small business ribbon cuttings, job fairs, and Manchin Mobile Mondays -local meetings about the issues that matter in your community- the Senator and his office are honored to receive your invitation. 

Invite the Senator to your event

  

Manchin Mobile Monday  

Every Monday, my staff members are available in easily accessed locations across the state to assist with constituent services and to take your thoughts and concerns directly back to me. Below are next week's times and locations for Monday, January 28. Note there will be no stops on January 21 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

          

Oak Hill         

Oak Hill Public Library  

611 Main Street 

Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.       

Staff: Ali Mitchell

 

Ripley       

Jackson County Library

208 N Church Street

Time: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.      

Staff: Brian Aluise

 

 

 

From the Hill to the Mountains

Statement on the Government Shutdown

Now that the President has taken the national emergency declaration off of the table, it’s time for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to bring up the House passed appropriations bills that would finally reopen government. As an equal branch of government we have the authority to override the President’s veto, if that’s what he chooses to do. It’s time for Congress to stop cowering to the executive branch and stop taking West Virginia livelihoods hostage. This government shutdown is a manufactured political stunt that is hurting West Virginia, our economy and our national discourse. We cannot continue to govern in this shameful and embarrassing way.

 

 

West Virginia Spotlight

Do you have a nomination for a Spotlight Feature? Click here to inform my office.

Please note we cannot highlight a business. We accept requests to highlight individuals, groups or local activities that have had a positive impact on our communities.
 

On the Road

This partial government shutdown effects every American, including more than 300,000 West Virginians relying on food assistance. In the past few days I have made stops at Yeager Airport, the Facing Hunger Food Bank, and United Food Operations to discuss the shutdown and its effects. I also held a roundtable discussion in Fairmont on Monday about the shutdown and I appreciated hearing straight from you about how this has affected your lives.

Senator Manchin hosts a roundtable discussion about the government shutdown in Fairmont.

Senator Manchin at Yeager Airport.

Senator Manchin at the Facing Hunger Food Bank.

Senator Manchin at the United Food Operation.

 

Regional Coordinator, Ali Mitchell presented a greeting on my behalf to Julie Palas honoring Women & Girls' Day at the West Virginia Legislature. 

Ali Mitchell with Julie Palas during Women and Girls' Day at the WV Legislature.

 

Last week I spoke via Skype during the Energy Infrastructure Summit in Charleston. This conference is designed to share ideas about our state's growing oil and natural gas industry.

Senator Manchin skypes into the Energy Infrastructure Summit in Charleston.

 

How May We Help You?

I truly appreciate the opportunity to hear from my fellow West Virginians. As your U.S. Senator, I am proud to be your voice with government agencies during your time of need. My goal is to provide top-notch customer service for every West Virginian who contacts me, or who may need help.  I have a team of caseworkers in each of my four offices to help you with matters of concern. While I have no direct jurisdiction in the administrative matters of any federal, state, or local agency, I welcome the opportunity to assist you with whatever problem you may be experiencing and ask that full consideration be given to your case. 

Ms. Sharon Sears, of Shinnston, contacted the Senator’s Office for assistance after her mother, Ms. Sarah Rose, passed away and she filed for her accrued benefits from the VA to cover her funeral expenses. Ms. Rose passed away before the VA Fiduciary HUB appointed a fiduciary to handle her VA monthly benefits.  After inquiry was made, it was determined that Ms. Sears was using an outdated form so the Pension Management Center of the VA denied the claim for accrued benefits.  The Senator’s Office obtained the correct form for Ms. Sears and provided her with the contact of a Veterans Service Officer that could assist her in completing the form correctly.   The Senator’s office submitted the completed form on her behalf to the Pension Management Center.  The VA granted the claim in January and Mrs. Sears received $879 in accrued benefits that will assist in covering Ms. Rose’s burial expenses.

 

In Your Community

Blueprint Communities

Blueprint Communities in West Virginia is taking applications and the deadline is January 21.

Blueprint Communities® is a revitalization and leadership initiative that serves as a catalyst for creating sustainable communities. It includes classes, capacity building and small grants to help communities revitalize.

Learn more here.

Brochure included here.

Internships

Click HERE to complete your application.    

The State Offices are accepting applications year-round.

 

To learn more, call my office Toll Free at (855) 275-5737, email me,or find me on social media:

             

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