AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHistoric Rail Update: A look back at the 1986 Great Dismal Swamp derailment: the steam locomotive 611 left Norfolk with 1,000 passengers and guests, derailed near Suffolk, and injured more than 150 people as responders rushed in to a remote scene. Housing Pressure: A new NAHB analysis says 65% of U.S. households can’t afford newly built homes, with affordability gaps worst in states where more than 80% are priced out. Gas Tax Fight: In Charleston, Democrats are pushing for a special session and a 30-day suspension of West Virginia’s gas tax while prices stay high, arguing Iran-linked conflict is driving costs. Health Watch: WVU Medicine is marking Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, urging West Virginians to recognize symptoms early and get trigger-specific care. Local Business & Training: West Virginia American Water opened a new training facility in Nitro to expand hands-on workforce development. Scam Alert: The WV AG is warning residents about a spike in common frauds, including Medicare scams, phishing, robocalls, DMV text scams, and fake court notices.
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