AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCorridor H Progress: Gov. Jim Morrisey joined officials to cut the ribbon on an 11-mile, four-lane Corridor H stretch between Kerens and Parsons, with 112 miles now open and nearly $2B invested to date. Energy & Data Centers: Lawmakers at interim meetings weighed electric transmission proposals and debated West Virginia’s data center district law, as the General Assembly passed a budget compromise that keeps data center tax exemptions but adds a new energy consumption tax. SNAP Food Restrictions Blocked: A federal judge struck down USDA-approved SNAP bans on buying soda, candy, and similar items in West Virginia and four other states, saying the agency exceeded its authority. Plastics Act Lawsuit Wave: West Virginia joined a multi-state push challenging California’s plastics packaging law, arguing it unlawfully reaches beyond state lines and raises costs for families and businesses. Construction Impacts: A West Virginia Division of Highways road closure notice outlines a long reclamation and paving project on County Route 9/4, with detours for residents. Workforce & Youth: West Virginia is among states easing child labor rules, including changes tied to youth apprenticeships and hazardous work assignments. Community Builds: World Changers sent students to Huntington to repair low-income homes through construction-based projects.
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