AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDemocratic Party Shake-Up: Wheeling attorney Teresa Toriseva says she’ll challenge incumbent Mike Pushkin for West Virginia Democratic Party chair at the party’s Saturday organizational meeting in Charleston, arguing Democrats must improve fundraising, candidate support, and messaging on energy prices and healthcare. State Budget Watch: West Virginia’s General Revenue Fund collections topped $381 million in May, beating the monthly estimate by $44 million, with FY-to-date GRF collections also ahead of projections. Power Costs & Grid Pressure: Appalachian Power’s inflationary electric bill increase takes effect June 1, and Sierra Club testimony targets Mon Power’s $2.48 billion gas plant plan, warning costs could land on residential customers and pollution could rise. Energy Infrastructure: Charleston officials are coordinating for the 2027 Eugene A. Carter Memorial Bridge deck replacement on I-64, with lane reductions planned and public impacts expected. Water & Growth: Buckhannon secured $47.31 million in USDA loans and grants for a new water treatment plant, moving toward design, permitting, and bidding. Workforce & STEM: WVU agriculture student Miyah Swiger is expanding international agriculture knowledge through an FFA leadership seminar, while a Cheyenne South grad Denver Priest was selected for a 2026 National Youth Science Camp.
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