Senator Shelley Moore Capito Announces Funding for Various Projects and Initiatives in West Virginia

West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced funding from various federal departments and agencies to support health services, public safety, economic development, transportation, workforce development, logistics research, and environmental protection programs across the state. The funding includes $350,000 in HRSA funding for expanded mental health resources in schools, $5,037,000 in EPA funding for clean drinking water and Brownfield cleanup, and $19,442,500 in DOT funding for infrastructure repairs on the Appalachian and Ohio (AandO) Railroad.

Senator Capito, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured funding for various projects and initiatives in West Virginia, including:

$350,000 in HRSA funding to Williamson Health and Wellness Center, Inc. for expanded access to mental health care in schools
$250,000 in HRSA funding to Camden-on-Gauley Medical Center, Inc. for expanded access to mental health care in schools
$250,000 in HRSA funding to Ranielle Medical Center for expanded access to mental health care in schools
$5,037,000 in EPA funding to WV DEP for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)
$500,000 in EPA funding to the City of Morgantown for Brownfield cleanup project
$19,442,500 in DOT funding to Appalachian and Ohio (AandO) Railroad, Inc. for infrastructure repairs
$3,100,000 in EDA funding to the Business Development Corporation of the Northern Panhandle for infrastructure improvements
$2,600,000 in EDA funding to the Doddridge County Public Service District, Inc. for water infrastructure improvements
$1,500,000 in EDA funding to the Town of Pineville for sewer system upgrades
$480,000 in EDA funding to the Randolph County Development Authority for workforce development/job training program

The funding also includes $1,300,000 in DOJ funding to support the Juvenile Opioid Treatment, Intervention, and Prevention Program (JOTIPP), $494,268 in DOJ funding for a forensic science research project, and $458,025 in Treasury Department funding to support loans and investments in economically distressed communities.

Senator Capito stated, "I am proud to deliver resources that support essential mental health services that can help students get the assistance they need on their educational journey," and "These investments will make an impact through the revitalization of Brownfield sites, improvement of local water and wastewater systems, and planning for future businesses to locate and thrive in our state."

Key Takeaways:

Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced funding from various federal departments and agencies to support health services, public safety, economic development, transportation, workforce development, logistics research, and environmental protection programs across West Virginia.
The funding includes $350,000 in HRSA funding for expanded mental health resources in schools, $5,037,000 in EPA funding for clean drinking water and Brownfield cleanup, and $19,442,500 in DOT funding for infrastructure repairs on the Appalachian and Ohio (AandO) Railroad.
Senator Capito secured funding for various projects and initiatives in West Virginia, including infrastructure repairs, mental health services, clean drinking water, Brownfield cleanup, and workforce development.
The funding also includes $1,300,000 in DOJ funding to support the Juvenile Opioid Treatment, Intervention, and Prevention Program (JOTIPP), $494,268 in DOJ funding for a forensic science research project, and $458,025 in Treasury Department funding to support loans and investments in economically distressed communities.
The funding is expected to support jobs, generate private investment, and improve the quality of life for West Virginians.

Statistics:

$350,000 in HRSA funding for expanded mental health resources in schools
$5,037,000 in EPA funding for clean drinking water and Brownfield cleanup
$19,442,500 in DOT funding for infrastructure repairs on the Appalachian and Ohio (AandO) Railroad
$1,300,000 in DOJ funding to support the Juvenile Opioid Treatment, Intervention, and Prevention Program (JOTIPP)
$494,268 in DOJ funding for a forensic science research project
$458,025 in Treasury Department funding to support loans and investments in economically distressed communities
220 jobs expected to be created or retained with EDA funding to the Business Development Corporation of the Northern Panhandle
$18 million in private investment expected with EDA funding to the Business Development Corporation of the Northern Panhandle
60 jobs expected to be created or retained with EDA funding to the Doddridge County Public Service District, Inc.
$13 million in private investment expected with EDA funding to the Doddridge County Public Service District, Inc.
273 workers displaced by coal mine closure, expected to benefit from EDA funding to the Randolph County Development Authority

Sources:

West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore Capito's press release
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) funding announcement
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding announcement
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) funding announcement
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) funding announcement
U.S. Department of the Treasury funding announcement
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) funding announcement
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funding announcement