WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following the Senate’s successful passage of a bipartisan appropriations minibus to fund the federal government, including the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment bills:
“The passage of this funding package is a big win for the state of West Virginia. I am proud to vote to fund the government and secure investments that will create jobs and make life better for the folks of our state. These dollars will strengthen our communities, support public safety, and make huge improvements that West Virginians will see every day. This is proof that when we work together, we can deliver real results back home,” said Senator Jim Justice.
BACKGROUND:
The appropriations minibus includes numerous projects championed by Senator Justice and Senator Capito to strengthen West Virginia’s communities, public safety, infrastructure, research capacity, and energy development:
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies:
- $2,200,000 to West Virginia University Research Corporation for Instrumentation for BioNano and Chemistry NMR Research Facilities
- $800,000 to BridgeValley Community and Technical College for Applied Energy Systems Lab for Renewable Workforce Training
- $120,000 to Jefferson County Commission for Public Safety Equipment
- $1,922,000 to University of Charleston for WV Corrections Leadership Training
- $2,500,000 to Marshall University for Forensic Genomic Institute
- $643,000 to Fairmont State University for Campus Police Upgrades
- $463,000 to West Liberty University for Campus Police Upgrades
- $263,000 to Harrison County Commission for Law Enforcement Equipment
- $350,000 to Mercer County Commission for Police Vehicles and Equipment
- $179,000 to Nicholas County Commission for Sherrif Equipment Upgrades
- $166,000 to City of Oak Hill for Public Safety and Services Technology Expansion
- $250,000 to City of Charleston for Fire & Public Safety Center Technology and Equipment
- $749,000 to Clay County Schools for School Safety Upgrades
Energy and Water Development:
- $12,000,000 to Army Corps of Engineers (Civil) for Construction in City of Thomas
- $2,550,000 to Army Corps of Engineers (Civil) for Construction in Ice’s Run
- $19,950,000 to Army Corps of Engineers (Civil) for Construction in Ansted
- $6,600,000 to Army Corps of Engineers (Civil) for Construction in Greenbrier County
- $5,725,000 to Army Corps of Engineers (Civil) for Construction in Lewisburg
- $2,000,000 to Army Corps of Engineers (Civil) for Construction in Point Pleasant
- $233,000 to West Virginia University for Field Investigation of Naturally Occurring Hydrogen Opportunities in West Virginia
- $1,853,000 to West Virginia Department of Agriculture for Methane Capture Project
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies:
- $1,600,000 to Berkeley County Public Service Water District for Westside Water Main Upgrades
- $1,000,000 to Buffalo Creek Public Service District for Water Treatment Plant Upgrade and Expansion
- $750,000 to City of Welch for Combined Sewer Overflow Removal Project
- $2,500,000 to City of Pennsboro for PH 3 Water System Improvement Project
- $2,250,000 to Clarksburg Water Board for Lead Line Replacement and Water Distribution System Improvements
- $5,051,000 to Harpers Ferry for Water Distribution System Project
- $750,000 to Region 2 Planning and Development Council for Water Treatment Plant
- Reprogramming of $1,300,000 in FY2021 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) funds for the Monongahela National Forest
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