AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoData Centers & Local Control: West Virginia lawmakers and regulators are facing fresh pushback over how data centers are rolling out, including a Capitol protest by Mason County residents who say they weren’t properly notified as state certification moves projects forward under House Bill 2014. Energy & Power Costs: National gas prices climbed again as crude stayed above $100 a barrel, with the U.S. average regular price now around $4.44. Flood Response: Gov. Morrisey declared a 30-day state of emergency in Mason County after severe flooding and erosion, with crews also responding to a dangerous Ohio River bank landslide near Point Pleasant. Workforce & Education: Morrisey announced a $15 million federal grant to expand WV READY Educational Opportunity Centers statewide, aiming to boost adult training and career credentials. AI Finance: Nscale filed for an IPO in New York, with its West Virginia campus tied to a major Anthropic deal for AI compute capacity. Public Safety: A fatal crash closed I-79 South in Elkview for hours early Saturday, with investigations ongoing.
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