AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPermitting and AI: West Virginia’s new one-stop portal brings about 330 permit types across 13 agencies into one online system, three months ahead of schedule. Officials say AI chatbots are also planned across state departments. Cybersecurity: Morgantown’s combined Mountain State Cyber Summit and Tech Yeah drew more than 900 people, including government and industry leaders, for the state’s largest cyber and technology event. Data Center Debate: West Virginia communities are seeking more oversight as new projects raise concerns about water, power, farmland and pipelines; one Eastern Panhandle candidate says groundwater risks are a top voter concern. Workforce Training: WVU won a $1 million planning prize to prepare students for mining and critical-minerals jobs, while Marshall’s manufacturing center is helping Gestamp launch a registered apprenticeship program. Environmental Research: PFAS were detected in 71% of tested West Virginia waterways in a regional study covering samples collected from 2022 to 2024.
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