AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy & Infrastructure: Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced more than $17 million in Economic Enhancement Grants for sewer and drinking-water upgrades in Mason, Morgan and Wood counties, aiming to support housing and economic development. Data Centers & Power: West Virginia’s Data Economy Office says the state received its first microgrid certification application tied to data center development, as officials continue working through “behind-the-meter” energy grid rules. Utilities Oversight: Kanawha Falls Public Service District is facing a Public Service Commission staff petition seeking an investigation and possible receiver appointment over alleged water and sewer service failures. Workforce Policy: Morrisey also signed workforce bills creating a state micro-credential framework to speed training into high-demand jobs. Public Safety & Flood Risk: FEMA-funded mitigation work is underway in Mingo County after last year’s flooding left residents worried about access and creek flooding. Health & Consumer Watch: A new report finds synthetic dyes in about 1 in 5 U.S. packaged foods, with West Virginia among states that have moved to restrict them.
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