AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWVU Research & Public Health: WVU economists are using a nearly $300,000 Arnold Ventures grant to study “loss-chasing” in online sports betting, aiming to flag risky triggers and help gamblers get support earlier. Healthcare Tech: WVU Medicine says it has expanded its robotic surgery fleet by adding 17 Intuitive da Vinci 5 systems, boosting minimally invasive options across a network of hospitals. Cybersecurity Governance: West Virginia’s CIO says new rules under HB 5638 tighten annual cybersecurity reviews for most state agencies, with clearer accountability and cost recovery when entities don’t participate. Data Centers & Energy Policy: Gov. Morrisey and legislative leaders unveiled a 20-year “Responsible Data Center Development Plan” under HB 2014, while another group warns proposed PSC electric rules could raise bills by pushing higher-cost generation. Industry & Automation: Frontieras North America selected Yokogawa as main automation contractor for a $850M Mason County solid carbon fractionation facility. Environment & Courts: Environmental groups sued an Anmoore plant over alleged 1,100+ Clean Water Act violations, arguing repeated toxic water permit breaches. Space & Weather: NASA says West Virginia will see a partial solar eclipse Aug. 12, with viewing guidance and forecasts circulating statewide.
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