AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoData Center Expansion: Mason County residents are reacting to a second data center coming to the area, with Gov. Patrick Morrisey announcing Starwood Digital Ventures’ “Project Tamarack” in West Columbia—$12B in investment, 1,000 construction jobs and 300 permanent jobs, and concerns about how close it sits to N-Scale’s Camp Conley site. Economic Development: West Virginia hit about $96B in private-sector investment since Oct. 2025, projecting more than 19,000 jobs, including N-Scale’s High Impact Data Center certification and Starwood’s Mason County project—both tied to major power needs. Water & Infrastructure: Wyoming County is moving forward on three water projects, including a Pineville system upgrade (bids opening Sept. 10) and a Brenton-Baileysville-Double Camp water line extension. Consumer Protection: AG JB McCuskey warned of scam tactics, including Medicare fraud, robocalls for loans and debt relief, and spoofed calls claiming to represent the state. Aviation Careers: Bridgeport’s free Fifth Annual Girls in Aviation Day returns Oct. 3 at the former North Central West Virginia Airport terminal. Labor Spotlight: UMWA president emeritus Cecil Roberts delivered keynote remarks at the Marion County Labor Day Picnic. Energy Costs: AAA reports diesel prices at an all-time high, with rural trucking and farming likely feeling the squeeze.
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