Thursday - February 5, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving West Virginia Newsletter for Sunday January 25, 2026 ( 2 items )  

AcademyHealth Backs PRAMS Extension as Essential for National Maternal and Infant Health Surveillance
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- AcademyHealth has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), urging the agency to extend its data collection authority and federal investment in the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS). This system is crucial for monitoring health outcomes for mothers and infants across the United States, and the organization asserts that sustaining its support is essential for informed health policy and program development.   more

Senator Capito Participates in Investiture Ceremony for Moore Capito
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Capito Participates in Investiture Ceremony for Moore Capito * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today delivered remarks at the Investiture Ceremony for Moore Capito. U.S. Senator Jim Justice (R-W.Va.), along with Senator Capito's support, recommended Moore Capito to President Trump who announced the decision to nominate him in 2025 for a judgeship  more