AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLocal Infrastructure: West Virginia 68’s Pond Creek Bridge is set for a full replacement, closing Thursday for about two-plus months with detours via U.S. 33/I-77 northbound and U.S. 50/I-77 southbound. Energy & Industry Oversight: The Trump administration is pushing to cut the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, raising alarms in West Virginia after major chemical incidents along the Kanawha Valley. Power Grid Project Hearings: Public Service Commission hearings for the MidAtlantic Resiliency Link begin June 4, with NextEra touting about 200 construction jobs and opponents urging residents to weigh in. Manufacturing & Metals Costs: Trump eased some Section 232 tariffs on agricultural and industrial equipment while keeping broader metals protectionism, aiming to support U.S. agriculture, housing, and manufacturing. Workplace Rules: West Virginia’s Vape Safety Act expands WVABCA enforcement, adding new labeling and ingredient disclosure requirements for vape and smoke shops. Community & Housing: Blackwater Ridge hosts a June 13 open house and yard sale, including tours of its 55+ condos and previews of new workforce apartments. Business Banking: Grant County Bank breaks ground on a Falling Waters branch ahead of its July 1 transition to Highlands Bank.
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