Obamacare Refunds: President Trump says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including West Virginia, will get $500 refunds for alleged federal “overcharges” tied to HealthCare.gov user fees, with payments expected to start in October. Energy & Grid: A new report on data-center-driven demand and decarbonization pressure highlights rising electricity costs and warns of reliability risks for the broader PJM region, with Maryland cited as a key example. Transmission & Utilities: A West Virginia Public Service Commission engineer testified that NextEra’s MARL transmission line should be denied, arguing the project won’t deliver clear benefits to the state. Mining & Jobs: The U.S. Department of Energy selected four projects for $73M under “Mine of the Future,” including a West Virginia test site for next-gen mining tech. Workforce Health: Cabell Huntington Hospital Foundation won a $612,000 grant to expand a workforce health model across West Virginia via Marshall Health Network. Agriculture & Pests: USDA plans to air-drop millions of rabies vaccine baits across the Southeast, including a project covering parts of southern West Virginia. Local Economy & Industry: Congressman Riley Moore announced $2M in federal funding earmarked for the Randolph Development District to expand industrial sites in Randolph County. Gas Prices Watch: GasBuddy price checks show midgrade and diesel pricing shifts across multiple West Virginia counties in the week ending Sept. 5. Public Health & Food Safety: The FDA expanded a Walmart berries recall to additional states, including West Virginia, tied to potential E. coli risk. Infrastructure in Education: Hurricane broke ground on a new middle school, with construction expected to finish in late 2028 or early 2029.