$2.4 MILLION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND PROJECTS IN WEST VIRGINIA

Thanks to the Great American Outdoors Act of 2020, West Virginia will receive $2.4 million for recreation and restoration projects in state and local parks. This funding was secured when Chairman Manchin’s historic Great American Outdoors Act was enacted in 2020, which made permanent full and mandatory annual funding of $900 million for the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

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HEALTH INSURANCE COVERS AT-HOME COVID-19 TESTS

While you can no longer get free COVID-19 test kits from the federal government, if you have health insurance, you’re covered for 8 free over-the-counter, at-home COVID-19 tests each month. If you have health insurance through your employer, or if you have a plan through the Affordable Care Act’s marketplace, each person on your plan can get 8 tests per month. If you’re on Medicare, you’re also covered for 8 free over-the-counter COVID-19 tests each month.

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Over the weekend, my staff attended the annual Oglebayfest fall celebration, presented by WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital and Reynolds Memorial Hospital. The event features regional foods, artisans, animals and activities for all ages. Oglebayfest is a great showcase of Wheeling and our West Virginia culture and traditions.

Kelli was having issues getting her 2020 tax return. After repeated attempts, she had not gotten a firm answer regarding the timeframe in which it would be processed. After an inquiry from my staff, Kelli and her husband received notice that their return had been processed.

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If you or someone you know is in need of assistance with a state or federal agency, please contact my office at 304-342-5855.

ASSISTANCE WITH WEATHER EMERGENCIES

If a disaster affects you or your community this year, the Federal Trade Commission has provided information about recovery and your rights, including tips on preparing your home, making a plan, checking your insurance, financial readiness, disaster-related scams and resources on how to get back on your feet. 

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SBA DISASTER ASSISTANCE

Those affected by severe storms and flooding on May 6th are eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Businesses and residents in Cabell, Lincoln, Mason, Putnam and Wayne County in West Virginia; and Gallia and Lawrence in Ohio are encouraged to apply. Applications for physical damage close on Nov 14th and economic injury on June 15th.

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Customer Service Center: 1-800-659-2955 or disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. 

FOSSI SCHOLARSHIP

FOSSI has awarded 295 exceptional high-school seniors $40,000 scholarships to pursue preferred STEM degrees at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Graduating high school seniors are eligible to apply. Questions can be directed to FOSSI@americanchemistry.com. To learn details and check the list of preferred majors, view the application requirements. 
Deadline to apply is January 31, 2023. 

MANCHIN, CAPITO ANNOUNCE $728K FROM BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW FOR BROADBAND EXPANSION IN WEST VIRGINIA
through funding made possible by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. 

MANCHIN, CAPITO ANNOUNCE $5.7 MILLION FOR WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
supporting safer and healthier learning environments for K-12 students.

MANCHIN, CAPITO ANNOUNCE $6.3 MILLION FOR SEVEN WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS
to help improve police effectiveness and the flow of information between the law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve.

MANCHIN, CAPITO ANNOUNCE $8.1 MILLION FOR WEST VIRGINIA FIRE DEPARTMENTS
"As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue advocating for resources to support our firefighters as they work tirelessly to protect West Virginians across the Mountain State.”

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MANCHIN STATEMENT ON OPEC+ AGREEMENT TO CUT OIL PRODUCTION
"Today’s announcement from OPEC+ confirms why the United States must be energy independent and energy secure so we cannot be intimidated by foreign adversaries."

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Thank you for submitting your nomination applications to the U.S. service academies!

U.S. Service Academy interviews will be held virtually from October 17th to 21st, 2022. If you have questions about your application, call 304-342-5855 or email academy@manchin.senate.gov. 

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