AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCorridor H Boost: Gov. Jim Morrisey joined officials to open an 11-mile, four-lane stretch of Corridor H from Kerens toward Parsons, with 112 miles now in service and nearly $2B invested so far. Water & Utilities Oversight: The WV Public Service Commission issued an order to compel Williamson Water District to provide documentation tied to a rate complaint from Mountain Water District. Consumer Protection: WV AG Consumer Protection flagged May’s top scams—Medicare, phishing/computer scams, robo calls, traffic-ticket texts, and sweepstakes/winnings—plus tips like spoof-aware phone checks and avoiding gift cards. STEM Pipeline: WVU Tech received another Health Sciences and Technology Academy grant to run free STEM/health camps for 10th graders. Workforce Rules: West Virginia is among states easing child labor protections, allowing longer hours in youth apprenticeships and relaxed hazardous-work rules. Public Safety/Justice: A Bridgeport woman, Christina Nolte, got a one-year federal prison sentence for falsifying VA disability records and using the fraud to discharge $242,528 in student loans. Energy Storage Deal: Ore Energy signed a 1GWh iron-air battery agreement with a Dutch utility, targeting long-duration storage needs. Local Leadership: Oglebay Park Resort’s Lindsey Scripture was named to The State Journal’s “Generation Next: 40 Under 40” for brand and guest-experience upgrades.
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