AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy & Industry Development: Frontieras North America picked Kiewit for front-end engineering and design on its Mason County, West Virginia facility, moving the coal-to-fuels project into the FEED phase. Nuclear Policy: U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito chaired an EPW hearing on updating the Nuclear Waste Policy Act and the proposed Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses, with West Virginia listed as a potential host. Workforce & Education: Marshall University won a $2 million NSF grant to launch the PQS Scholars Program, pairing STEM scholarships with mentoring and career support. Public Health & Safety: Federal officials delayed enforcement of a black lung rule aimed at reducing silica exposure, keeping the disease risk high for coal miners. Infrastructure & Construction: A crane malfunction caused a fatal I-79 bridge accident in Monongalia County, killing one worker and injuring two others. Local Business & Services: Vandalia Health opened the $26 million Mon Harrison Neighborhood Hospital in Bridgeport, adding 24/7 emergency and inpatient care. Energy Costs: AAA reports gas prices continue climbing nationwide, with diesel averaging $6.52. Community Planning: Bluefield approved plans for a peanut-shaped roundabout at a key intersection, with construction starting in late 2027.
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