WV JOBS

I am proud to have co-hosted 48 hiring events throughout the state since 2015. If you are looking for a job, want to change your career, or enhance your skills, these job fairs are the places to be!

Save the Date!
Bluefield State College Annual Job Fair

March 26
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Ned Shott Gymnasium

Click here to stay up-to-date.

Scheduling

My staff and I 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, we are honored to receive your invitation.

To invite the Senator to your event, click here.

Manchin Mobile Monday

Every Monday, members of my staff are available in easily accessed locations across the state to assist with constituent services and to bring your thoughts and concerns directly back to me. Below are next week's times and locations for Monday, January 27.

Ripley
Ripley City Hall
203 S Church Street
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Staff: Regional Coordinator, Brian Aluise, will attend.

From the Hill to the Mountains

MANCHIN STATEMENT ON IMPEACHMENT TRIAL

As a U.S. Senator, I take my responsibility in the impeachment process very seriously. I’m hopeful the Senate will rise above party and politics for the good of our country.

Click here for a fact sheet about the impeachment process.

MANCHIN PRAISES CLOROX INVESTMENT IN WEST VIRGINIA

“Clorox has been a great partner with West Virginia for many years and I am proud that they are planning to expand their business in our state. This new, high-tech manufacturing facility will provide over 100 jobs and create an economic investment of $190 million for Berkeley County which is a great economic boost for not only the area but our entire state. I’ve said many times before, if businesses give West Virginia a chance we’ll prove to them that West Virginians are some of the hardest working people and they’ll return investments tenfold. I look forward to working with Clorox and providing assistance at a federal level as well as job fairs to ensure a continued successful partnership between Clorox and West Virginia,” said Senator Manchin.

MANCHIN STATEMENT ON SUPPORTING USMCA TRADE DEAL

“During my time in the Senate, I’ve voted against every trade deal because of the devastating impacts they have had on West Virginia. 30,000 good-paying manufacturing jobs left West Virginia because of NAFTA. We can’t allow that to happen to our nation’s workforce again. President Trump and his team have worked hard to renegotiate this trade deal and cut a better deal for American workers, and I applaud their efforts. While the trade deal is not perfect, I believe that it is a step in the right direction that will protect and promote jobs in West Virginia. I will continue to work to improve the effectiveness of the sunset review included in this bill and to further stem the tide of illegal, online opioid sales not just in the United States but throughout North America. I appreciate Ambassador Lighthizer’s commitment to working with me on these two critical priorities. That is why I will support the USMCA trade deal and continue to fight for American workers and jobs in West Virginia,” said Senator Manchin.

MANCHIN URGES DOT SECRETARY CHAO TO RESOLVE RALEIGH COUNTY AIRPORT ISSUE

The Senator wrote in part: “Given this Administration’s clear mandate to provide equitable federal assistance to rural communities, it seems discriminatory to punish a small Appalachian airport like BKW for successfully receiving federal funds to improve its infrastructure and continue to provide quality service to a rural, disadvantaged area. It is clear to me that the Raleigh County Memorial Airport and its staff have consistently worked closely with the EAS office and followed their guidance in disbursement of funds, while the Department’s position on recovery of the funds has been inconsistent and without substantive justification. I am hopeful that we can work with you and your office to resolve this situation in a way that is fair and just, and does not continue to unfairly punish rural areas like my state.”

Read the full letter here.

Key Federal Resources

MANCHIN, CAPITO ANNOUNCE FUNDING TO PREVENT YOUTH SUICIDE

U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a grant totaling $736,000 to support the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR) and their youth suicide prevention program. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

“It’s always difficult to lose a young West Virginian too soon which is made even harder when it’s preventable because our children deserve the very best access to mental and behavioral healthcare possible. This funding will go toward developing effective strategies for treating and preventing mental health disorders and investing in the health of children in West Virginia,” Senator Manchin said. “As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue advocating for resources that ensure every West Virginian has access to the quality healthcare services they deserve and that we take care of the youth who are struggling across our state and nation.”

MANCHIN, CAPITO DELIVER MAJOR USDA BROADBAND ANNOUNCEMENT FOR HARRISON COUNTY

U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today joined with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) West Virginia State Director Kris Warner to announce an $18.7 million broadband investment. The grant, which is through USDA’s ReConnect program, will support a high-speed broadband infrastructure project that will create or improve rural broadband for more than 6,300 rural households and approximately 383 farms in Harrison, Doddridge, Lewis, Barbour, and Upshur counties.

“Adequate access to broadband is crucial to the health of West Virginia businesses and communities. Rural areas, like many in West Virginia, are often overlooked because it’s expensive to deploy broadband, which is why I have made improving broadband access across West Virginia one of my top priorities in Washington. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee I will continue to advocate for funding that supports expanding reliable broadband access in rural areas and I applaud the USDA for investing in our state," Senator Manchin said.

ON THE ROAD

The symbolic march to the Bell Ringing for Peace Ceremony at the West Virginia State Capitol is a wonderful show of brotherhood and unity as we celebrate the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I was honored to be a part of this tradition. Watch here.

I am a proud supporter of the University of Charleston’s soccer program and like so many West Virginians, I was thrilled when the men’s soccer team won the national championship in December. Their dedication is another reason to be proud of our incredible young people and our beautiful state. I was proud to honor their achievement with a Congressional Record Statement. Congratulations and thank you for proudly representing West Virginia.

We secured a huge win for rural broadband in North-Central West Virginia. Thanks to more than $18 million from USDA’s ReConnect program, the Harrison Rural Electrification Association will serve over 16,000 people in five counties with fiber broadband. Click here for more.

Regional Coordinator Mary Jo Guidi attended a lovely community banquet in Wheeling in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day where she was joined by keynote speaker Ivin Lee.

HOW MAY WE HELP YOU?

To request assistance from my case team, click here.

As your U.S. Senator, I am proud to be your voice with government agencies during your time of need. My goal is for me and my staff to provide the best possible customer service for every West Virginian who contacts me needing assistance. While I have no direct jurisdiction in legal or administrative matters of any federal, state, or local agency, I welcome the opportunity to assist you in any way possible and to assure that full consideration is given to your case. See one of our recent success stories below:

Mayor Keadle from Romney, West Virginia, contacted the Senator requesting assistance with a problem she was experiencing with the IRS. The Mayor had contacted the IRS in April 2019 requesting for a correction of the Town of Romney FEIN number. Caseworker Gerrie Greene contacted the Tax Payer Advocate office for help with this request and the correction was completed.

IN YOUR COMMUNITY

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IRS opens 2019 tax filing season for individual filers on Jan. 27

The nation’s tax season for individual tax return filers will start on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. The deadline to file 2019 tax returns and pay any tax owed is Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Click here for more information.

Most taxpayers, including most seniors and retirees, can prepare and file tax returns for free using IRS Free File
Here’s how it works:

Go to IRS.gov/FreeFile to see all Free File options.

Browse each of the 10 offers or use a “look up” tool to help find the right product. Each Free File partner sets its own eligibility standards generally based on income, age and state residency. Anyone with adjusted gross income of $69,000 or less will find at least one free product to use. Two products are in Spanish.

Select a provider and follow the links to their web page to begin a tax return.

Taxpayers should complete and e-File a tax return only when they have all needed income and deduction records, including W-2s.

2020 Census Positions

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting to fill hundreds of thousands of temporary positions across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count. Click here for more information.

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