AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNuclear Energy Push: Gov. Patrick Morrisey says West Virginia has joined the U.S. Department of Energy’s Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus race, with spent-fuel handling a key focus as the state seeks a new nuclear role. Data Center Fight: A new look at Morrisey’s data center plan says community involvement is promised, but local oversight and legal backing remain unclear—leaving some West Virginia residents “in the dark.” Air Monitoring Clash: Louisiana, Ohio, and Kentucky are moving to limit how community air sensor data can be used in enforcement, a move tied to shrinking public monitoring networks; West Virginia has seen similar proposals but none enacted. Black Lung Surge: A CDC-linked report and follow-up reporting describe black lung rates at their highest since the 1970s, with miners still dying and clinics seeing severe, debilitating cases. Workforce Health Grant: Cabell Huntington Hospital Foundation won a $612,000 grant to expand workforce health services across West Virginia, aiming to reduce barriers to employment and improve chronic disease management. Public Health Vaccines: USDA plans to airdrop millions of rabies vaccine baits across the Southeast, including parts of southern West Virginia, to curb raccoon rabies spread. Energy Costs Watch: Diesel and gasoline prices remain volatile, with AAA reporting record diesel levels in some areas and continued pressure on freight and construction trucking. Local Growth Plan: A proposal for a New River Gorge Artisan Corridor would connect communities through arts, outdoor recreation, historic preservation, and small-business development.
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