AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRare Earths & Coal Reuse: West Virginia’s Rupert is set to get a $150M rare earth processing hub that turns coal tailings into critical minerals, aiming to cut U.S. reliance on foreign supply chains and create about 250 high-skilled jobs. State Infrastructure: West Virginia DOH awarded a $21.0M contract to renovate the Servia rest area on I-79, including a new building, water tank, and utility lines. Workforce Training: Wheeling Park High School is rolling out new benchtop automation training devices from BAS Labs, with BAS certification tied to jobs starting around $70,000. Education Oversight: A new report alleges nearly $225M in fraud across U.S. schools since 2019, including fake invoices, inflated enrollment, bid-rigging, and kickbacks. Tourism Leadership: Gov. Morrisey says Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby will retire effective Aug. 1, setting up a cabinet transition. Local Economic Development: Beckley’s Piney Creek trail system (“Basecamp Beckley”) is expanding mountain biking and outdoor tourism as the city leans further into recreation. Public Safety & Weather: Severe flash flooding in southeastern Missouri trapped hundreds, prompting large-scale rescue operations.
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