AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWorkforce Investment: Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced nearly $1.5 million for programs helping West Virginians in recovery access health care, job training and employment. Higher Education’s Impact: The University of Charleston generates an estimated $118 million in annual statewide economic output and supports more than 1,000 jobs, up 56% from its previous impact estimate. Energy Deal: EQT’s planned $13 billion acquisition of Range Resources would create a roughly $50 billion natural gas giant, strengthening the region’s role in a fast-growing market. Grid Expansion: West Virginia regulators questioned the need and local cost impacts of a proposed $1.17 billion transmission line crossing four counties to serve regional demand, including Northern Virginia data centers. Global Trade: West Virginia exports about $4.6 billion in products annually, including chemicals, plastics, metals and auto and aerospace parts, according to the World Affairs Council’s president.
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