AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEnergy & Utilities: West Virginians are pushing back on a $1.44B DOE coal-bailout loan for six power plants, saying details were withheld and costs will land on electric bills for decades. Legal & Public Health: Huntington-Cabell’s opioid case against major drug distributors is back in federal court as a judge reconsiders the standard for distributor responsibility. Consumer Costs: WV AG JB McCuskey urged DOE to delay and repeal appliance efficiency rules, warning they’ll raise costs and reduce natural gas options for hundreds of thousands of households. Education & Workforce: Marshall University and WVDE launched the AIRWV Aviation Innovation and Readiness pathway for K-12 students, with pilot counties rolling out in fall 2026. Local Infrastructure: Wood County approved a $1.6M sewer project and advanced Polymer Alliance Zone updates, while Morgantown and other areas dealt with storm flooding and road closures. Agriculture: Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program coupons are available starting June 2 in Raleigh County. Forestry & Wildlife: Sen. Jim Justice introduced the GROUSE Act to reimburse landowners for habitat work on logged forestland. Business & Tech: AngioDynamics says Medicare coverage for NanoKnife IRE is set to take effect July 5, expanding patient access.
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