AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCoal Power Push: President Trump is using the Defense Production Act to steer about $700M into coal—extending 13 plants and backing new builds—while West Virginia’s projects include DOE support for the Mitchell Plant modernization in Marshall County and related upgrades in Moundsville. Grid Costs Watch: A new analysis of EIA data shows residential electricity prices rising fast in many states, with DC up more than 20% year over year, as grid investment and demand pressures mount. Healthcare & Nursing Homes: Worthington Healthcare Center in Wood County received a CMS overall rating of 2 in early 2026, with fines and penalties reported for the quarter. Opioid Treatment Breakthrough: GATC Health’s Morgantown lab says it has developed GATC-1021 for opioid use disorder, with early results published and human trials expected. Local Business/Real Estate: Kanawha County property transfers of $75,000+ were recorded May 24-30, including multiple multi-lot transactions. Courts & Zoning: West Virginia’s Supreme Court sided with the City of Weirton, reinforcing local zoning authority over where businesses can operate. Sports: WVU is one win from its first College World Series berth after beating Cal Poly in the Morgantown super regional, with Saturday’s game on ESPN2.
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