AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRare Earth Supply Chain: Willcox International Holdings says it has started stockpiling about 200 tons per day of rare earth ore at its Wyoming County, WV complex, moving from extraction toward screening and concentration. Broadband Accountability: The Communications Workers of America is urging NTIA to publish BEAD performance testing results, warning some providers may fall short. Research Funding: NSF named 12 new University-led “Regional Innovation Engines,” with up to $160M possible per team over 10 years to spur tech research, jobs, and regional partnerships. Defense Tech in WV: German drone maker Helsing will open its first US HX-2 strike drone manufacturing facility in Martinsburg, investing $50M and creating at least 60 jobs. Public Health Watch: FDA and CDC are investigating a fast-growing cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to produce, with cases reported across 34 states and officials flagging lettuce/salad greens as a likely source; WV is among states in a linked multistate cluster. Tech Policy & Courts: A US judge dismissed a proposed Apple iCloud child sexual abuse material class action under Section 230 protections. STEM in Schools: BridgeValley will run a 2026 STEAM Academy for rising 5th–8th graders in South Charleston. Local Tech & Education: Eastern WVCTC expands dual enrollment and open textbook efforts, aiming to cut costs and widen workforce pathways.
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