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2nd Session of the 86th Legislature

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A Message from Senator Mike Caputo (D-Marion) and Senator Mike Oliverio (R-Monongalia) on WVU’s Academic Transformation Process

As your State Senators for the 13th Senatorial District, the home of West Virginia University, we take our responsibility of representing the University very seriously, and we understand that many of our constituents are employees and students of the University. Politically, we don’t agree on everything, but both of us—just like you—have gold and blue running through our veins.

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Marion County Delegation Expresses Concern Regarding Future of John Manchin, Sr. Health Care Center

CHARLESTON- This week, the Marion County Delegation met with DHHR Secretary Bill Crouch to discuss the future of the John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center. The delegation addressed their concerns about what would happen in the community if the John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center would close. “Many people in the community rely on the center’s services,” said Senator Mike Caputo (D-Marion).

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Caputo Applauds Ihlenfeld’s Nomination

Charleston, WV – Senator William Ihlenfeld, Jr. (D-Ohio) has been nominated by President Biden to serve as US Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia. If confirmed, Ihlenfeld will resume the role he previously held from 2010-2016. During his previous tenure, Ihlenfeld’s office focused on white-collar crime, the opioid epidemic, and civil rights infringements. “It couldn’t have happened for a better guy,” said Senator Mike Caputo (D-Marion).

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Delegate Caputo Fights for Mine Safety

  • February 7, 2015
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CHARLESTON— As a miner, labor representative and legislator, Delegate Mike Caputo (D-Marion) said he is shocked by coal-industry supported legislation to loosen mine health and safety laws. ”This is an example of a radical agenda being pursued in order to benefit big business without any regard for worker safety,” said Caputo, who is a WV AFL-CIO Vice President and United Mine Workers of America District 31 international vice president. “I am truly astounded that just five years after the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster that took 29 coal miners’ lives, that anyone would be considering removing safety provisions intended to protect West Virginia miners in the event of a fire.

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