AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHealthcare Relief: President Trump says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including West Virginia, will get one-time $500 refunds starting in October for “Obamacare” exchange “user fee” overcharges blamed on the Biden administration. Energy & Industry: The U.S. national gas average rose 13 cents to $4.27 as crude climbed back near $100 a barrel amid Strait of Hormuz volatility, with AAA noting demand seasonality usually pulls prices down after Labor Day. Power Grid & Regulation: West Virginia’s PSC staff urged rejection of NextEra’s $1.16B MARL interstate transmission line, citing concerns raised by about 80 impacted landowners and field findings. Mining Innovation: The DOE selected four Mine of the Future projects for $73M, including a West Virginia location tied to a domestic mining technology testbed. Data Center Pressure: In Mason County, a homeowner says runoff from Nscale’s data center site flooded their property again, following prior stormwater permit violations and a flood protection fence. Civic & Legal: DOJ filed an appeal after a judge dismissed its bid for West Virginia’s unredacted voter registration records, sending the dispute to the 4th Circuit. Local Development: Beckley is building a trail network that could reach 40 miles and connect toward New River Gorge, aiming to shift the city’s economy toward outdoor recreation.
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