AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoState Government Tech & Operations: Gov. Patrick Morrisey appointed William “Bill” D’Aiuto as Chief Operating Officer of the West Virginia Department of Human Services, tasking the new role with using technology and process changes to streamline programs like Medicaid, SNAP, child welfare, and behavioral health. Energy & Grid Modernization: West Virginia leaders are reacting to President Trump’s roughly $700M coal push using Cold War-era Defense Production Act powers, including federal support tied to upgrades at the Mitchell Plant in Moundsville and work around the Mount Storm complex. AI Drug Discovery in WV: GATC Health’s Morgantown lab, using its Operon AI platform, published early results on GATC-1021, a potential new treatment for opioid use disorder, with human clinical trials expected next. Health Research: A WVU-led study in JAMA links prolonged sitting during pregnancy (over 10 hours/day) to higher odds of complications, including gestational hypertension and preeclampsia. STEM Education: Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School’s “Iron Falcons” won top awards at a regional drone competition in West Virginia, earning a path forward for the RECF aerial drone championship. Healthcare Quality Watch: CMS data shows Worthington Healthcare Center in Wood County received an overall rating of 2 in early 2026, alongside reported fines and penalties.
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