AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Industry Policy: West Virginia lawmakers and energy advocates are weighing in as the Trump EPA moves to roll back Biden-era power plant carbon limits, with Sen. Chris Rose backing “free and fair” coal-and-gas markets and arguing dispatch and grid reform are needed. Power Reliability & Regulation: The West Virginia Public Service Commission will hold a Sept. 28 hearing on proposed electric-generating capacity rules tied to the 2025 Power Generation and Consumption Act, as utilities say coal and gas must stay available to meet rising demand from data centers. Water & Infrastructure: Morgantown’s Morgans Run water extension is set to begin in January after council approval and grant funding, while a sinkhole near the Parkersburg Correctional Center damaged a road and forced a local event venue to cancel bookings. Workforce & Education: WVU Tech launched its Golden Scholars program with a $1.8M gift to support 13 students annually from southern WV counties starting Fall 2027. Health & Business: Organon sued Mylan over a proposed generic tapinarof cream, and PracticeLink opened Fall 2026 First Practice Fund applications for medical trainees. Community & Public Safety: A Parkersburg RAP session brought together behavioral health and justice stakeholders to map gaps and push treatment-first pathways.
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