AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCybersecurity: Morgantown’s Mountain State Cyber Summit and Tech Yeah joined forces for West Virginia’s largest cyber and technology conference, drawing more than 900 attendees from a dozen states and Canada. Business Permitting: Gov. Patrick Morrisey launched a statewide online portal three months early, letting businesses apply for permits, pay fees and track applications across multiple agencies. Critical Minerals: WVU won a $1 million federal planning prize to expand training in mining engineering and critical minerals, preparing students for energy and supply-chain jobs. Energy and Data Centers: EQT’s $13 billion deal to acquire Range Resources would create the nation’s largest natural gas producer, as demand rises from LNG exports and data centers. In the Eastern Panhandle, data center development is also emerging as a campaign issue over potential groundwater risks. Rural Health Technology: A $1.34 million state award will replace Bonnie’s Bus with an upgraded mobile cancer-screening unit, including improved internet for care coordination in rural communities.
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