Nuclear energy push: Gov. Patrick Morrisey says West Virginia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Department of Energy to join the Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus initiative, positioning the state for potential billions in investment and a new nuclear supply-chain push. Power plant rules: The Public Service Commission is inviting public comment on proposed rules tied to the 2025 Power Generation and Consumption Act, including requirements for utilities to maintain generating units and fuel inventories to hit at least a 69% capacity factor. Data center pressure: A new report highlights backlash over contaminated wastewater from a major Meta AI data center project, adding to growing community concerns about how hyperscale sites handle water and public health. Coal health crisis: A NIOSH study finds black lung has surged among Central Appalachia veteran underground coal miners, with prevalence at 32.5%—the highest in nearly 50 years—driven in part by increased silica exposure. Local infrastructure: Mercer County approved a $215,000 repair agreement to save the historic Bramwell Depot, clearing the way to address long-stalled roof work before a 2026 deadline. Energy industry development: Frontieras North America signed an LOI with Cora Terminal in Illinois for phased FASForm™ solid carbon fractionation plants, targeting coal feedstock processing and outbound products via rail and barge. Workforce & policy: At the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Business Summit, lawmakers discussed economic development and small-business policy, while NextEra promoted its MidAtlantic Resiliency Link transmission project as a jobs and grid-strengthening investment.