AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy Investment: Appalachian Power plans $17 billion in new natural-gas generation, adding 3 gigawatts by 2031 and an estimated 2,050 construction jobs, plus $7.5 billion in coal-plant upgrades through 2050. Industrial Development: Gov. Patrick Morrisey has launched a $40 million site-readiness initiative to prepare properties for business investment; regional development officials welcomed the push. Economic Outlook: Revenue Secretary Eric Nelson urged lawmakers to budget cautiously, citing inflation, slowing wage growth, possible interest-rate increases and uncertainty over federal reimbursements. Data Centers: Wheeling City Council is set to consider new rules for data centers, aiming to make room for investment while addressing neighborhood concerns. Child Care: Providers say delayed state reimbursements and an unfinished assistance-program overhaul are straining their finances; more than 260 child-care facilities have closed since 2024.
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