AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRural Health: West Virginia was awarded $202 million for a second year of its Rural Health Transformation Program, bringing the two-year total above $401 million. Separately, nearly $17 million will fund seven projects focused on diabetes care, remote monitoring and rural health workforce training. Energy Revenue: Treasurer Larry Pack’s report says severance tax collections topped $534 million in fiscal 2026, highlighting energy’s major role in state revenues and the need to diversify. Energy Permitting: The Senate voted 73-25 to advance a bipartisan bill to speed approvals for power plants, pipelines and other projects; Sen. Shelley Moore Capito is a sponsor. Data Centers: West Virginia has certified a large AI data center in Boone County, as debate grows over the industry’s power costs and economic benefits. Industrial Development: PS Energy is extending natural gas service to a Preston County industrial site, using a multi-million-dollar grant; completion is expected by year’s end. Tourism: Shawnee Sports Complex will host a 2027 youth soccer national qualifier, with organizers projecting $10 million in local economic impact.
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