Throughout 2022, my team will be hosting "Cutting Through the Red Tape," a five-part live informational video series to answer your questions about state or federal agencies.

The second live video will feature a representative from the Social Security Administration (SSA) who will be answering West Virginians' questions about applying for Social Security benefits and receiving assistance in a timely manner.

Senator Manchin is seeking input from Veterans on the VA AIR Commission's harmful recommendations that would significantly reduce Veterans' access to health care.

Pre-register online: https://sen.gov/K39Q

Call-in number: (415) 527-5035, Meeting number 2763 805 3488, Passcode 98838372

Watch the previous session: https://youtu.be/kOG-i3JJsYU

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NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy and I visited the WVSSAC Robotics State Championship, Watson Elementary School and the Katherine Johnson IV&V Facility. We spoke to students alongside Dr. Andrew “Drew” Morgan, a NASA astronaut and Morgantown native. From Katherine Johnson to Homer Hickam, West Virginians have made a lasting impact on our understanding of space & our own planet. With STEM education, I’m confident West Virginia students can continue to make incredible contributions that benefit all of mankind.

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Mr. Stevens of Charleston contacted your office requesting assistance with obtaining Covid-19 Funeral assistance related to the passing if his late mother. My staff was able to obtain the death certificate from the West Virginia Health Statistics Center and contact FEMA to expedite the processing Mr. Stevens' Funeral assistance application.

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.

With the help of my staff, I was honored to lend my voice of support for several events in the region: ribbon cutting for six new busses at the Tri-State Transit Authority in Huntington; Solar Array Dedication by Chip Pickering ‘78 of Pickering Energy Solutions at West Virginia Wesleyan College; announcement of the WV Grow Your Own Teacher Pathway registered apprenticeship program in Charleston; Dedication of the Dr. R. Charles Byers Land-Grant Administration Building at West Virginia State University; ribbon cutting for the new Trailhead Brewing Co. Grill & Bar at Rustic Ravines in Genoa.

Health Care Pathways Initiative (HCPI) at Marshall University

The Health Care Pathways Initiative will run from June 6-30. HCPI is a four-week residential experience on the Marshall University campus that gives high school students from West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky a glimpse into the care setting and structure of STEM workplaces, including those in science, research, health care, pharmacy, nursing health informatics and engineering. The application deadline has been extended until May 23rd.

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Low Income Energy Assistance Programs

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resource (DHHR) is now accepting applications for the Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program and Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program. These federally funded programs are available to West Virginia state residents for heating, water and sewer bills.

Those interested in applying may contact their local DHHR office with questions or to request an interview to determine eligibility.

A list of local offices may be found HERE or by calling 304-352-4431.