Senator Capito Urges Government Reopening to Benefit Local Residents
Day 29: Shutdown is “taking a toll”
The Panhandle News Network | Wednesday, October 29, 2025
In a recent discussion with Panhandle Live, Senator Shelley Moore Capito emphasized the urgent need to end the government shutdown, now in its 29th day, highlighting its detrimental effects on residents, including those in Charles Town and Harpers Ferry. With over 277,000 West Virginians reliant on SNAP benefits, she called for immediate funding solutions as federal employees face pay disruptions. Capito reported on negotiations with Democratic leaders regarding funding needs while local organizations, like Community Markets Inc. and the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation, adapt initiatives to support food security during this crisis. The governor's office has also mobilized support for local food pantries to ensure residents do not go hungry amid uncertainty.
