AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCollege Sports Lawmaking: Senators held a high-profile hearing on the Protect College Sports Act, with West Virginia president Gordon Gee and others pushing for a national framework to curb lawsuits and stabilize rules around NIL and transfers. Data Center Permitting: A Mason County data-center-linked project tied to Monarch Cloud Campus is pursuing an air quality permit after earlier permitting moves were abandoned, with DEP reviewing a new application for hundreds of pollutants annually. Energy Infrastructure: FirstEnergy’s Fort Martin site in Monongalia County is moving toward a new Maidsville Energy Center gas plant, pending PSC approval, as the company positions it as the first major county power plant in years. Food Safety: More than 10 recalls have been linked to potentially contaminated milk powder supplied by California Dairies, including pizza bread products sold nationwide. Public Health Research: WVU researchers report that pregnancy outcomes like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia rise sharply for women who sit more than 10 hours a day. Local Business & Community: Valley Health in the Eastern Panhandle was named a Top 15 local/regional health system by Modern Healthcare, based on performance data. Road & Construction: West Virginia 68’s Pond Creek Bridge is set for a full replacement, closing Thursday for about two-plus months with detours in place.
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