AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEducation & Workforce Pipeline: WVU Tech launched the “Golden Scholars” program, funded by State Treasurer Larry Pack and his wife Lisa, covering remaining tuition, housing and meal costs for high-achieving students from 13 southern West Virginia counties starting fall 2027. Higher Ed Expansion: WVU Board of Governors approved early design work for a new Health Sciences Center education building, targeting modern simulation and collaborative spaces, with construction planned to finish by July 2029. Manufacturing Jobs: Kibar Americas reopened its Fairmont aluminum plant, restarting production after a year-plus closure and aiming for up to 150 initial jobs. Energy Policy: Gov. Patrick Morrisey praised the Trump EPA’s repeal of greenhouse gas limits on coal and natural gas power plants, framing it as a win for reliable, affordable energy. AI Power Costs: A bipartisan House bill would require data centers to pay the full cost of electricity generation and grid upgrades instead of shifting bills to utility customers. Local Infrastructure & Growth: Greenbrier County schools celebrated major facility investments, and Cass Scenic Railroad State Park opened a new 100-site Slabtown Campground. Public Safety & Compliance: FMCSA emergency action swept in entry-level CDL training providers, ordering affected schools to stop operations. Environment & Health: North Carolina and chemical companies reached a $455M PFAS settlement—another reminder of long-running “forever chemicals” pressure on water systems.
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