Legislation includes significant support for numerous West Virginia priorities–including opioid crisis, rural broadband deployment, veterans assistance, community health centers, and children’s health insurance
"I am pleased that
"Specifically, this legislation supports our troops and veterans, supports continued efforts to combat the opioid epidemic, provides needed resources for disaster relief efforts both in recovery and mitigation for future natural disasters, and extends funding for community health centers - something I specifically requested in a letter I sent to
"So many of the issues this agreement focuses on have long been priorities of mine, and I have fought to deliver needed funding in these areas. When it comes to the opioid epidemic,
"On the broadband front, the agreement specifically addresses the need to provide resources to bridge the digital divide and better connect our homes, businesses, and schools. These are just a few of many examples of how this legislation will positively influence the lives of so many in our state.
"This budget agreement also includes an additional four years of funding for the
"Another important part of this bill is the inclusion of the FUTURE Act, bipartisan legislation I introduced to encourage technological innovation in carbon capture utilization and storage. This policy will help drive economic growth domestically and reduce future emissions abroad, while also allowing our country to embrace the kind of all-of-the-above energy strategy - including
"Improving the lives of West Virginians remains my top priority, and passage of this legislation is a critical step forward toward achieving that goal."
Read this original document at: https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-statement-on-vote-to-pass-bipartisan-budget-agreement
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