AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPublic Health & Access: WVU Medicine’s “Bonnie’s Bus” mobile mammography program will stop in Mercer, Doddridge and Ritchie counties in September, offering 3D screening and breast care education, with uninsured women 40+ able to get free mammograms through grant funding. Healthcare Expansion: WVU also says it has added 17 more Intuitive da Vinci 5 surgical systems, boosting its regional lead in robotic surgery. Gaming Research: WVU researchers, funded by Arnold Ventures with nearly $300,000, are studying risky loss-chasing behavior in West Virginia online sports betting using operator data. Utility & Regulation: The W.Va. Public Service Commission set a public hearing for Aug. 31 on West Virginia-American Water’s proposed acquisition of the Bluefield Sanitary Board system. Cybersecurity: West Virginia’s cybersecurity law now requires annual agency security reviews with stronger CISO oversight and a mechanism to recover costs when entities don’t participate. Energy & Data Centers: Gov. Morrisey and legislative leaders unveiled a 20-year “Responsible Data Center Development Plan,” aiming to tighten oversight and community protections for hyperscale projects. Consumer Watch: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Charleston led West Virginia cities in June scam reports, while statewide scam reporting remains a persistent concern. Storm Impact: Appalachian Power reported tens of thousands without power after severe storms, with restoration efforts underway statewide.
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