AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPower & Data Centers: West Virginia PSC staff asked to pause or dismiss NextEra’s MARL transmission line after late route changes left new landowners without enough time for due process, with an evidentiary hearing still set for late October. Energy Regulation: The PSC scheduled a Sept. 28 public hearing on the state’s first electric generation rules under HB 2014, aimed at how “hyperscale” data centers should be handled and how they pay for needed grid upgrades. Water Infrastructure: Gov. Morrisey announced $145 million for Wayne County water fixes, including a partnership with West Virginia American Water to address massive leak losses and plans for an emergency pipeline to add backup supply. Local Business & Growth: Morgantown Area Partnership CEO Russell Rogerson will retire at year-end, and the board will launch a national search to keep regional economic development moving. STEM & Schools: A WVU doctoral study is surveying Appalachian elementary teachers on how STEM is taught and how to boost student engagement. Public Health: CDC updated the jalapeño-linked Salmonella Javiana outbreak to 431 illnesses across 32 states, adding West Virginia to the list. Community & Events: Star City approved a paving contract for eight town roads, with local bids coming from Monongalia County contractors.
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