Energy Policy Shake-Up: The Trump administration moved to repeal most Biden-era greenhouse gas rules for coal and natural gas power plants, with EPA leaders saying the change could cut compliance costs by hundreds of billions and boost reliability—while West Virginia’s Gov. Patrick Morrisey and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito praised the rollback as a win for affordability and jobs. Water Infrastructure Funding: West Virginia lawmakers heard concerns about shrinking federal support for water system upgrades even as the state pushes its “Clean, Clear Water Strategy,” with officials pointing to declining EPA revolving fund support and the need for more outside dollars. Manufacturing & Reshoring: West Virginia Manufacturers Association and ReshoreWV are urging in-state sourcing, aiming to help companies replace foreign imports with goods made locally. Aluminum Jobs Return: Kibar Americas reopened the former Novelis aluminum plant in Fairmont, restarting production and targeting up to 150 initial jobs. Local Industry Watch: Wood County commissioners heard updates on manufacturing prospects, including PowerFlo’s planned expansion and site-readiness grants. Healthcare Access Tech: WVU Medicine partnered with Latent to speed pharmacy authorizations and improve throughput. Community & Workforce: Bridgeport approved a light-usage policy to help youth sports leagues save thousands, and WVU outlined new “Strategic Compass” priorities including applied AI, engineering, and environmental energy programs. Fuel Prices: GasBuddy reported the lowest Fayette County E15 price at $3.49 for the week ending Sept. 5.