August 8, 2017
 

Upcoming Events

Manchin Mobile Monday - Regional Coordinator for Senator Manchin, Mary Jo Guidi, will be at the Tyler County Courthouse to assist constituents with casework and take concerns back to Senator Manchin.

Where: Tyler County Courthouse, 121 Main Street, Middlebourne, WV 26149

When: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

 

WV State Fair

Members of Senator Manchin's staff will be available on the porch of the West Virginia Building at the fairgrounds in Fairlea from August 10th through 19th. Please join us for this treasured West Virginia tradition!

 

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From the Hill to the Mountains

Honoring Jessie Grubb’s Memory with Meaningful Change

Last week, the U.S. Senate passed my bill – Jessie’s Law – to ensure medical professionals have full knowledge of a patient’s previous opioid addiction if the patient gives consent. This will help prevent tragedies like the devastating death of West Virginia native Jessie Grubb, who battled addiction for seven years – but was sober and making life for herself in Michigan. 

She was training to run in a marathon and had to undergo surgery for a running-related injury. Her dear parents, David and Kate Grubb, went to Michigan for her surgery and told her doctors and hospital personnel that she was a recovering addict. However, after Jessie’s surgery, the discharging doctor, who said he didn’t know she was a recovering addict, sent her home with a prescription for 50 oxycodone pills. 

Her story had a profound impact on me and many others, and I hope the House of Representatives passes this critical bill so the President can have the opportunity to sign it into law. That’s when we will truly be able to honor Jessie’s legacy by preventing another family from enduring such terrible – and avoidable – pain. 

Updates on Veterans Bills

In addition to passing Jessie's Law, the Senate passed the following patriotic and bipartisan bills that I was proud to  sponsor and fight for: 

  • The Harry W. Colmery Veterans Education Assistance Act – or the “Forever G.I. Bill” – which modernizes and strengthens G.I. Bill education benefits for West Virginia Veterans, Reservists and their families by removing the previous 15-year window for Veterans to be able to use these benefits. 
  • The Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act, which authorizes a private foundation that will begin the process of constructing a memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. – to honor our men and women in uniform, our fallen service heroes and their families, and all those who have been impacted by our nation’s longest war; and, 
  •  A joint resolution declaring August 7th every year as Purple Heart Day, which recognizes the sacrifices of those who have earned the Purple Heart Medal. 

Helping Our Neighbors

Following Flooding, Community Spirit Again Shines Through

After visiting our neighbors in Rachel, Mannington and Farmington last week following recent flooding, yesterday I met with folks in Hundred, Littleton, McMechen and Wheeling to talk about the damage they sustained and ongoing recovery efforts. As always, West Virginians help each other in my time of need, and my staff and I will continue to be there every step of the way.

Senator Manchin meets with officials in Hundred to discuss flood damage and ongoing recovery efforts.

Senator Manchin visits McMechen to discuss damage and offer assistance.

Senator Manchin visits the Ohio County EMS Center.

On The Road

On Friday, I had the opportunity to visit with many dear friends in Kanawha, McDowell, Logan and Boone Counties.  

Senator Manchin visits the Hansford Senior Center to help celebrate their 37th Anniversary.

Senator Manchin meets with folks in Iaeger.

Senator Manchin visits the Under the Bridge Community Outreach Center Logan.

Senator Manchin visits with folks enjoying the Boone County Fair in Danville.

 

West Virginia Spotlight- Preston County

Groundbreaking for the Upper Deckers Creek Site 1 Dam Rehabilitation Project on Monday, August 7th at the WVU Reedsville Farm

On Monday, my staff joined representatives of the West Virginia Conservation Agency, the Monongahela Conservation District, the Natural Resources Conservation Service and West Virginia University, along with Preston County officials, to break ground on a nearly $8 million rehabilitation of the Upper Deckers Creek Site 1 dam in Reedsville. The dam will continue to protect from flooding, and be a sustained source of water for the community – and I applaud everyone making this critical project possible. 

 

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Key Federal Resources

 When West Virginians compete, they win.

Below are a few federal grants that were recently awarded through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program.  I encourage West Virginia communities to apply for federal funding opportunities, and will be happy to provide a letter of support for eligible applications.  For further information, please contact my Martinsburg office at 304-264-4626 or click here to email me.

  • Berkeley Springs Volunteer Fire Company, AFG award for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBA) - $170,858.00
  • Kenova Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., AFG award for Monitor/Defibrillator/chest compression device - $115,223.00
  • East Fork Volunteer Fire Department, AFG award for new radios - $158,266.00
  • New Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., AFG award for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBA) - $90,667.00
  • Mineral Wells Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., AFG award for new hand tools and hose - $20,613.00
  • Morgantown Fire Department, SAFER award for hiring - $1,699,654.00

 

 

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