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This week brought a huge announcement from Toyota! Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia will be adding 123 new jobs at their Buffalo facility as part of a $111,000,000 investment by Toyota in the West Virginia plant. Senator Capito welcomed the investment, “In West Virginia, Toyota represents more than just good jobs. It’s a company committed to improving our economy and investing in our workforce. Today’s announcement further cements the strong community partnership Toyota has in our state." The new jobs will be made possible with the addition of new building and equipment that will allow the facility to double its production of hybrid transaxles. Thursday's announcement brings Toyota's total investment in Buffalo to $1.4 billion. Check out the video above to learn more!

Senator Capito voted this week to support President Trump's National Emergency Declaration. “There is no doubt that we are facing a serious security and humanitarian crisis at our southern border, and as news reports and data from the Department of Homeland Security have shown in recent weeks, that crisis is only getting worse. As chair of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, I’ve worked with the president, administration officials, and my colleagues in Congress to provide resources that will help strengthen our border security. A few weeks ago, we came to a bipartisan funding agreement that made a significant down payment on the president’s border security goals, but it’s become clear that more needs to be done. That’s why I support the president’s decision to declare a national emergency at our southern border and why I voted to uphold that decision today." Senator Capito concluded noting that the President's power to declare National Emergency comes directly from Congress and that he is doing so to keep Americans families safe.

The Building Blocks of STEM Act was introduced this week with bipartisan support. The bill, which includes new research grants to increase the participation of girls in computer science would create and expand upon STEM education initiatives at the National Science Foundation (NSF) for young children. Senator Capito, a sponsor of the bill said, “Technology and the tech industry provide so many opportunities for students and workers to pursue jobs and contribute to shaping our economy right here at home in West Virginia and in communities across the country."

Studies show children who engage in scientific activities from an early age develop positive attitudes toward science and are more likely to pursue STEM expertise and careers. The bill would direct NSF to more equitably distribute funding for early childhood education in its Discovery Research PreK-12 program. “By finding ways to introduce students to STEM skills and knowledge at an early age, we can help them better learn to take risks, solve problems, and build confidence—especially among young women and girls," said Senator Capito of the legislation endorsed by Girl Scouts of the USA, Save the Children Action Network, Common Sense Kids Action, American Association of University Women (AAUW), National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE), National Organization for Women, Stop Sexual Assault in Schools (SSAIS), and Girls, Inc. "I’m proud to team up with my colleagues to reintroduce this important bipartisan legislation so we can help young minds realize their incredible potential, inspire them to pursue careers in critical industries, and empower them to follow their dreams.”

WVVA: WVU Receives Nearly $430k to Study Early Alzheimer’s Disease: “Watching a loved one suffer from Alzheimer’s is one of the most heartbreaking experiences,” Senator Capito said. “Further research into this horrible disease is critical if we are going to find a cure and prevent millions of others from going through that pain. The cutting-edge research being conducted at universities like WVU is a vital part of that effort, and I am glad to see this funding come to our state.”