AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoGas Tax Push: West Virginia Democratic leaders, joined by State Treasurer Larry Pack, are calling for a special session to blunt rising gas prices—though lawmakers warn a gas-tax holiday could hit road funding hard. Energy Costs: Gas prices are climbing again, and utilities are also raising bills: Appalachian Power’s base rate adjustment kicks in June 1. EPA Coal Ash Shift: The EPA wants to move more toxic coal-ash monitoring oversight to states, a move that could reshape how communities are protected. Primary Results: Tuesday’s West Virginia primaries largely favored incumbents—U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito won the GOP nod, and Democrats picked Rachel Fetty Anderson for the general-election matchup. Elections Rules: A new photo-ID requirement at polling places was used for the first time, with officials saying early voting turnout stayed strong. Local Courts/Business: A lawsuit claims Primanti Bros. stopped paying rent after closing its short-lived Morgantown High Street location.
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