AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRare Earths & Jobs: West Virginia’s rare earth push is getting real momentum: a new $150 million private partnership tied to Greenbrier Smokeless Coal Company, Flash Metals USA, and AmForge Corporation plans a patented process to extract rare earth minerals from coal tailings in Greenbrier County, targeting nearly 250 jobs. Energy & Grid Readiness: With a heat wave stressing the power system, officials warn outages can worsen fast; the U.S. grid has already issued emergency measures affecting data centers, and residents are urged to be ready if power goes out. Holiday Travel Safety: West Virginia State Police are running statewide traffic enforcement during the July 4 week, urging drivers to slow down, watch work zones, and use seatbelts and hands-free devices. Local Industry & Community Events: The Actors Guild of Parkersburg brought “1776” to the Wood County Resiliency Center as part of America250, while Governor Morrisey kicked off the America250 tour with “Salute to Patriotism” at Oglebay. Agriculture & Workforce Education: A Farm Bill-focused look highlights how programs can support Indigenous communities, and a West Virginia nursing education explainer outlines how online coursework plus clinical training shapes the path to becoming a registered nurse. Fuel Watch: Gas prices are easing heading into the holiday, with national regular averaging about $3.83 and West Virginia averages also trending down in recent GasBuddy reports.
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