AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNuclear Energy Push: Gov. Patrick Morrisey says West Virginia has signed a memorandum of understanding to become the sixth state under consideration for a U.S. Department of Energy “nuclear lifecycle innovation campus,” with federal officials stressing community talks and spent-fuel responsibilities. Broadband Rollout: The West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council got updates showing ARPA-funded fiber projects are in close-out, while other builds are nearing activation—bringing more homes closer to service. Air Pollution Accountability: A Floodlight investigation finds chemical industry-backed laws in multiple states aimed at limiting regulators’ use of low-cost community air sensor data, a fight that has also surfaced in West Virginia. Critical Minerals Funding: The U.S. Department of Energy selected four “Mine of the Future” projects for $73 million, including testing work tied to locations in Julian, West Virginia. Water Infrastructure: West Virginia American Water is investing $275,000 in Bluefield to replace aging water main on Thompson Avenue, with work running weekdays through October. Sports & Training: Fairmont State University received a Boeing Foundation grant for robotics scholarships, and WVU named a new chief information officer.
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