AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSNAP Hot-Food Waiver: West Virginia’s Department of Human Services won federal approval to let SNAP households in Lewis, Pleasants, Ritchie and Upshur counties buy hot, prepared foods at authorized retailers after July 21-22 flooding; the waiver runs Aug. 28 through Sept. 26, with some stores needing 24–48 hours to update checkout systems. AI & Data Centers: Residents in Putnam County raised health and air-pollution concerns during a commission meeting over a planned Google data center campus, while Gov. Morrisey highlighted major AI investment plans tied to Anthropic’s reported $45B computing push. Energy & Industry Legal Fight: A coalition led by Kentucky and West Virginia asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a decision upholding tighter nationwide soot-pollution limits, teeing up another high-stakes environmental policy showdown. Local Governance & Community Use: Alderson unveiled a strategic reuse plan for the former Alderson Elementary “Opportunity Center” property, laying out phased upgrades that keep current community services while adding future recreation and event space. Education & Early Learning: West Virginia State Superintendent Michele Blatt visited Southside Elementary first graders to promote family engagement in learning through the Engaging Families West Virginia initiative.
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