AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCoal & Power Investment: Gov. Patrick Morrisey says West Virginia will benefit from President Trump’s announced ~$700M energy push using the Defense Production Act, with grid reliability and coal plant upgrades in focus; the state’s projects highlighted include the Mitchell Plant in Marshall County and work tied to Moundsville, plus DOE-backed modernization and recommissioning funding. Energy Infrastructure & Jobs: The plan also points to additional federal support for coal-fired generation modernization and related upgrades, aiming to extend plant operations and strengthen the electric grid. Fuel Prices Watch: GasBuddy data for the week ending May 30 shows regular gas lows like $4.42 in Wayne County, $4.39 in Grant County, and $4.13 in Monongalia County, while diesel lows include $5.29 in Hancock County; E15 and E85 prices also vary sharply by county. Local Retail & Community: A new Goodwill store opened in Charleston at the former Drug Emporium site, expanding a 27,000-square-foot thrift operation for the community. Agriculture Education: Bridgeport student Miyah Swiger brought back lessons from an FFA international trip to Spain, focused on global agriculture connections. Business & Tech Angle: A Microsoft report ranks West Virginia near the bottom for AI tool use, noting lower adoption in counties with more manufacturing, agriculture, mining, oil and gas, and construction.
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