AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism Leadership: Gov. Patrick Morrisey says Department of Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby will retire effective Aug. 1, with Curtis Capehart serving as acting secretary as the state transitions. Workforce & Training: Wheeling Park High School received BAS Labs benchtop automation training devices—aimed at launching West Virginia’s first BAS certification pathway that can lead to $70,000+ jobs. Critical Minerals: A new rare-earth recovery push in Greenbrier County is drawing questions from residents about what the Rupert project will do and how it will recover minerals from coal tailings. Infrastructure Grants: Southern West Virginia communities won $637,000 for sidewalks, a pedestrian bridge, and a nature trail, including Beckley’s Main Street sidewalk design and Fayetteville’s Second Avenue bridge. Public Health & Food: West Virginia SNAP soda restrictions are paused after a federal court ruling, with retailers told to update EBT systems so eligible items can be purchased. Business & Consumer Protection: West Virginia is set to receive $363,000 from a multistate Cash App settlement tied to deceptive practices and fraud protections. Energy & Industry: Mountain Valley Pipeline defended a proposed compressor station in Montgomery County as opponents warn about safety impacts. Manufacturing: Toyota’s Buffalo, WV plant marked 30 years and highlighted ties to Ohio University for recruiting and long-term partnerships.
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