AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoState Budget Watch: West Virginia’s General Revenue Fund collections topped $381M in May, beating the monthly estimate by $44M, with FYTD GRF collections now $5.124B and above estimate. Rural Health Funding: Gov. Morrisey announced a $3.4M Rural Local Health Challenge to expand prevention-focused programs under the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. Infrastructure—Water: Buckhannon secured major USDA support for a new water treatment plant, with nearly $50M in loans and grants confirmed. Energy & Rates: The PSC heard testimony on Mon Power’s proposed new gas-fired plant, with arguments centered on market risk and whether data-center-driven demand should be met via behind-the-meter options. Greenbrier Legal Fight: A federal case over control of The Greenbrier was paused, while a state dispute heats up as Omni and the longtime banker push back on the Justices’ claims. Mining Oversight: Conservation groups filed to challenge DEP “advanced approval” for permit transfers tied to operations near the Monongahela National Forest, including a haul road they say illegally crosses the forest. Health Costs: A WalletHub report ranks West Virginia among the states spending the most on health care as a share of income. Workplace Safety Staffing: National coverage highlights safety manager staffing ratios and how OSHA-related compliance demands are increasing.
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