Energy & Jobs: Gov. Patrick Morrisey told the Gas and Oil Association that West Virginia is on track to add another nine gigawatts of power generation, pushing toward the state’s “50 by 50” plan to reach 50 gigawatts by 2050. Power Market Moves: AEP reached agreements to acquire the coal-fired Longview Power Plant in Mon County and a nearby gas project site, saying the assets support growing demand and around-the-clock reliability. Grid Tension: West Virginia candidates are rallying against proposed transmission projects, including NextEra’s Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link and the Valley Link line, arguing they could raise bills and disrupt rural land for data-center power. Public Safety Infrastructure: Boone County is moving ahead with a new 911 emergency communications center after years of planning, citing aging facilities and location risks along a busy U.S. Route 119 corridor. Food & Agriculture Watch: The Cyclospora outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce continues to spread, with Michigan reporting two deaths; meanwhile, Taylor Farms’ shifting public statements are drawing fresh scrutiny. Health Policy: Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway joined a multi-state push for the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act to expand states’ ability to investigate and prosecute Medicaid fraud. Education & Workforce: WVU engineering student Izaak Whetsell earned a Boren Scholarship to study Russian in Kyrgyzstan, aiming at future space-related work.