AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRare Earths & Jobs: West Virginia is moving from coal tailings to critical minerals with a $150M rare earth processing hub in Rupert, aimed at turning coal waste into a domestic supply chain and creating about 250 high-skilled jobs. State Infrastructure: The WVDOH awarded a $21.0M contract for the Servia rest area renovation on I-79, including a new building, water tank and utility lines. Tourism Leadership Change: Gov. Patrick Morrisey says Department of Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby will retire effective Aug. 1, with a transition period before new leadership. Workforce & Education: Wheeling Park High School received BAS Labs benchtop training devices to launch West Virginia’s first building-automation certification pathway, targeting high-demand jobs that can start around $70,000. Local Economy/Community: OMEGA’s Mother’s Day campaign raised $148,018 for the Children’s Home Society of West Virginia. Business & Consumer Finance: A CNBC affordability report again flags West Virginia as among the cheapest states, while national coverage continues to spotlight how housing and insurance costs squeeze households. Sports Business: The Cardinals agreed to an eight-year, $112.5M extension with rookie JJ Wetherholt, a reminder of how major-league contracts can reshape local and regional sports economies.
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