AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTourism Leadership: Gov. Patrick Morrisey says Department of Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby will retire effective Aug. 1, setting up a cabinet transition after nearly a decade shaping WV tourism. Workforce Pipeline: Wheeling Park High School received BAS Labs benchtop training devices to launch West Virginia’s first BAS certification pathway, aimed at jobs starting around $70,000. Public Safety Funding: The West Virginia 911 Council met to tackle Next Generation 911 costs as landline revenue declines; lawmakers will shape 2027 priorities and new telecommunicator training requirements. Economic Development: Randolph County’s $11.6 million Railyard Event & Conference Center in Elkins is set to open in phases, with bookings already lined up and Ascend West Virginia moving in. Energy/Industry: Toyota West Virginia marked its 30th anniversary and hosted Ohio University leaders to strengthen recruiting and regional partnerships tied to the $3.3 billion plant. Food Safety: Aldi recalled frozen kimbap sold in WV and 18 other states due to undeclared fish allergen risk. Business/Policy Watch: A proposed federal rule would let presidents steer discretionary grantmaking toward “policy priorities,” drawing pushback from community and research allies.
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