Press Releases
Senator Justice, Senator Capito Introduce Resolution to Honor West Virginia National Guard Members
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Jim Justice and Shelley Moore Capito introduced a resolution to honor the West Virginia National Guard Members, U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and U.S Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, who were shot while serving in Washington, DC: “Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe represent the very best of our nation. They were ordinary West Virginians who chose a life dedicated to extraordinary service. Specialist Beckstrom—who volunteered to work that day so others could spend Thanksgiving with their loved ones—made the ultimate sacrifice for her country. Staff Sergeant Wolfe is still fighting with the same grit and courage he’s shown his whole
Senator Justice Issues Statement Following the Death of West Virginia National Guardsman, Sarah Beckstrom
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following a shooting in Washington, DC, that resulted in the death of West Virginia National Guardsman Sarah Beckstrom: “I’m absolutely devastated to learn that Sarah Beckstrom passed away today after suffering a mortal wound in yesterday’s terrorist attack in Washington, DC. Cathy and I are heartbroken beyond words. Our prayers are with her family, friends, and fellow guardsmen during an incredibly difficult Thanksgiving Day. We are also lifting up Andrew Wolfe in prayer as he continues his journey to recovery. West Virginians always show up for one another, and today it’s our turn to
Senator Justice Highlights Massive BEAD Funding Grant
Senator Justice as Governor Submitted the Original Funding Proposal to Modernize West Virginia’s Broadband Infrastructure WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement highlighting a Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) grant awarded to the State of West Virginia for broadband infrastructure: “We’ve made huge strides in bringing high-quality broadband access to West Virginia, and getting our communities connected to high-speed internet means everything. When I was Governor, I made sure West Virginia was in the best position possible to receive this funding so that we could keep modernizing our broadband infrastructure. This funding is an absolute gamechanger and will cover thousands of locations throughout