AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoData Center Economics: West Virginia’s treasurer estimates two planned Mason County data centers could generate more than $231 million in annual tax revenue. But state tax breaks and a formula directing 70% of property-tax revenue to the state could limit local governments’ share. Grid Reliability: A federal emergency order gave PJM, which serves West Virginia, authority to call on backup power to manage blackout risks during tight supply conditions; it ran through Oct. 16. Natural Gas: Attorney General J.B. McCuskey is leading a 12-state push for federal approval of a New Mexico pipeline project, arguing broader reviews could delay infrastructure and threaten gas-sector jobs. Manufacturing: Diamond Steel is adding a 350-ton crane in a multimillion-dollar investment. Consumer Protection: McCuskey has sued OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT’s safety claims misled West Virginians and put children at risk.
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