AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy Costs & Fuel Prices: Diesel prices stayed elevated across West Virginia, with GasBuddy reporting the lowest week-ending Sept. 5 diesel at $5.19 in Kanawha County, $5.25 in Cabell County, $5.27 in Ohio County, $5.39 in Morgan County, and $5.69 in Brooke County—while the statewide diesel average hovered around $5.50. Public Health & Workforce Safety: A CDC-linked report discussed black lung rates hitting the highest levels since the 1970s, underscoring ongoing risks for coal miners and the need for stronger prevention and care. Nuclear & Industrial Development: Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced West Virginia has joined the DOE’s Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus effort, with spent fuel handling at the center of the pitch. Air Monitoring Rules: New laws in Louisiana, Ohio, and Kentucky limit how much locally collected air sensor data can be used in enforcement, reflecting a broader national squeeze on public air monitors. Healthcare Policy: The White House says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including West Virginia, will receive $500 refunds tied to Obamacare overcharges. Local Industry & Infrastructure: West Virginia’s data center debate continues as communities push back on limited local control, while state plans emphasize collaboration.
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