AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCoal & Power Policy: President Trump is set to push nearly $700M into the U.S. coal sector using Cold War-era Defense Production Act powers, including about $425M for upgrades to 13 coal plants with West Virginia in the mix, plus DOE grants that would fund new coal builds in Alaska and West Virginia and restart a Maryland plant. Energy Jobs & Local Impact: Gov. Patrick Morrisey says West Virginia will benefit quickly from the plan, pointing to an $18.5M federal injection tied to engineering, design, and permitting work near the Mt. Storm energy complex in Grant County. Transportation & Construction Funding: A West Virginia highway/road trust-fund argument makes the case for stable, predictable gas-tax-backed funding as policymakers debate what comes after the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act expires Sept. 30, 2026. Courts & Local Control: West Virginia’s Supreme Court sided with the City of Weirton in a zoning dispute, reinforcing that local governments can decide where businesses operate through zoning. Gas Prices Watch: GasBuddy reports show regular gas in Mineral County hit $3.98 (week ending May 30), while midgrade and diesel lows varied by county, with statewide averages generally down week over week.
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