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February 15, 2022 |
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It was an honor to speak with members of the West Virginia National Guard in Washington last week. Please join me in thanking them for their service to our state and our country. |
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Toyota has announced a $73 million investment in its Buffalo, WV plant to increase hybrid transaxle production, bringing their total investment in the Buffalo plant to $533 million in the last 12 months. I applaud Toyota's commitment to growing their business in the Mountain State.
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Economic Development Manager Ryan Thorn presented a video greeting from U.S. Senator Joe Manchin at the Coalfield Development ACT (Appalachian Climate Technologies) Now Coalition announcement at West Edge in the Westmoreland community of Huntington. The ACT Now Coalition represents one of sixty nationwide finalists for the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge program.
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Congratulations to Thomas Health on the reopening of their emergency department at Saint Francis Hospital in Charleston. Here in our home state the need for accessible care is vital. Their efforts have not gone unnoticed, and they’re what drive me every day to ensure our home state gets its fair share of federal funding so they can continue to provide the quality healthcare West Virginians deserve.
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My staff stopped by the American Legion Department of WV in Wheeling to meet with Cathy Post. Post is the 2021–2022 Department President from Unit 48 in Middlebourne. The American Legion's 41st Mid-Winter Conference was held at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling.
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My friend Henry C. "Hoppy" Shores, who served 42 years as a county commissioner before he retired in 2020, died Friday at the age of 92. Hoppy loved Kanawha County, and his decades of dedicated public service will have a lasting impact on our state. Please join Gayle and I in praying for his family, friends, and his Kanawha County Commission colleagues as they mourn this incredible loss.
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Mr. William Stump of Mac Arthur, WV contacted my office requesting assistance with his Black Lung benefits. Mr. Stump had filed an appeal with the Department of Labor about five times prior to contacting my office. With the help of my inquiry, the Administrative Law Judge ruled that Mr. Stump will be issued his long overdue Black Lung benefits, back-pay, and medical benefits.
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| ReConnect Loan and Grant Program |
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The ReConnect Program offers loans, grants, and loan-grant combinations to facilitate broadband deployment in areas of rural America that currently do not have sufficient access to broadband. In facilitating the expansion of broadband services and infrastructure, the program will fuel long-term rural economic development and opportunities in rural America.
The application window is OPEN until 11:59 A.M. Eastern on February 22, 2022. |
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DHHR Extends Application Period for Low Income Energy Assistance Program
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has extended the application period for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) until Friday, March 18, 2022, or until funds are exhausted. The federally funded program assists eligible state residents in paying home heating bills. Applications are available online at www.wvpath.org and may also be obtained at local DHHR offices, Community Action Agencies, or senior centers operated by an Area Agency on Aging. A list of local offices may be found here or by calling 304-352-4431.
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THE 2021 TAX FILING SEASON IS NOW UNDERWAY, BUT DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, SOME TAXFILERS MAY STILL BE WAITING FOR THEIR RETURN FROM TAX YEAR 2020 OR PREVIOUS YEARS. |
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MANCHIN, COLLINS, KING, PORTMAN LEAD 16 SENATORS IN URGING ADMINISTRATION TO IMPLEMENT BROADBAND EXPANSION FUNDING IN BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW
MANCHIN, CAPITO ANNOUNCE WILDLIFE AND FISHING GRANTS
MANCHIN, RUBIO INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO PROHIBIT FEDERAL PURCHASING OF CRACK PIPES AND NEEDLES FOR DRUG USE
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MANCHIN LEADS IN-DEPTH DISCUSSION ON HYDROGEN’S ROLE IN A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE
MANCHIN, COMMITTEE CONSIDER ENERGY, INTERIOR NOMINEES
INTERIOR NOMINEE: MANCHIN’S LEADERSHIP ON BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW ENSURED CRUCIAL SUPPORT TO COAL COMMUNITIES |
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U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY SUMMER STEM CAMPS:
The United States Naval Academy Summer STEM is all about exploring, creating, building, and making things better, and at our Summer STEM Program, you’ll do just that. You’ll work with students from all over the country as you test your problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration skills. Applications are open until March 31. For more information and to register, please visit: Summer STEM | U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar (usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/STEM)
U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY SUMMER SEMINAR:
The United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar is the first step in navigating your future to becoming one of our nation's next generation of leaders. Summer Seminar will introduce you to life at the Academy, where you will experience first-class academic, athletic, and professional training. Applications are open until March 31. For more information and to register, please visit: Summer Seminar | U.S. Naval Academy (usna.edu/Admissions/programs/NASS) |
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