AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRural Health Technology: Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced $2 million for a statewide teleophthalmology network, bringing eye screenings to local clinics, including in 14 counties without an eye doctor. Nearly $2.2 million more will help community health centers coordinate care and share data. Research & STEM: WVU is set to receive $2.2 million to modernize research equipment, while four McDowell County elementary schools have opened new STEM centers. Emergency Communications: A federal study found ways to improve radio coverage in Pendleton and Pocahontas counties without disrupting Green Bank Observatory and Sugar Grove’s research missions. AI & Privacy: WVU plans a cyber summit on AI and other concerns, as state lawmakers seek sworn testimony from Flock Safety about its surveillance-camera network. Energy & Environment: Rising data-center demand is straining the PJM grid, which includes West Virginia, and could raise reliability risks. A new report also flags PFAS in surface waters statewide.
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