United States Senator Jay Rockefeller

Here in West Virginia, public service is a way of life. West Virginians' stories of service are echoed counteless times over every day in our state, and they have been for 150 years. In honor of our state's birthday, I would love to hear your stories. read more

Fifty years ago, I was on the outside looking in. A young man in awe of a state knit so tightly and beautifully – a place whose people are so closely connected but welcomed me and shared their treasured home. A place where the mountains touch the heavens and dirt roads lead to home. Suppertime is family time and neighbors always give with both hands. Where summers mean 4-H camp and sugar maples glow in the fall. Winters test resilience and the sound of spring peepers bring us joy. It’s a place where glass is blown and handmade quilts get blue ribbons. Buckets of blackberries ... read more

CLARKSBURG, W.V. — Senator Jay Rockefeller today awarded the Congressional Badge of Bravery to U.S. Deputy Marshals who heroically risked their lives to help keep West Virginians safe. “U.S. Marshals feel a distinct call to serve and protect the public,” said Rockefeller. “The act of violence that took the life of Derek Hotsinpiller was profoundly tragic. Today, we honor this dedicated young man, and the six other brave Marshals who served our state and nation that day. They deserve the highest recognition for their courage and their unwavering commitment to keeping o... read more

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Senator Jay Rockefeller today held a roundtable discussion with students, parents and young professionals, financial advisors, and education professionals to talk about ideas to make college more affordable as students are graduating with crippling student loan debt. The discussion was held as students are a month out from seeing the interest rate on their federal student loans rise from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent if Congress doesn’t act by July 1. Last year, Rockefeller worked successfully to prevent a rate increase, and he’s again fighting to stop it f... read more