AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPublic Health & Sleep Research: A small study suggests fecal microbiota transplants (“poop pills”) may improve chronic insomnia by reshaping the gut microbiome, but experts warn it’s early-stage and not ready for routine care. Digital Economy & Community Impact: Mountwest Community and Technical College is hosting a public Aug. 7 talk in Beckley on the real costs of West Virginia’s digital boom, including data center power/water use and AI-powered surveillance like Flock cameras. Healthcare Leadership: Nemours Children’s Health named Patrice Harris as Executive VP and Chief Health Impact Officer, aiming to expand “Whole Child Health” across clinical and community programs. Defense Manufacturing: The Pentagon is boosting Patriot PAC-3 and THAAD interceptor production, with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman ramping output amid stockpile strain. Law & Competition: West Virginia’s AG coalition announced a $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic-drug price inflation and reduced competition. WV STEM Spotlight: A WVU graduate’s research path is landing him on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, highlighting how curiosity can turn into real-world innovation. Environment & Safety Tech: A WV lawmaker is pushing “guardrails” for Flock-style automated license plate readers to limit mass tracking and privacy risks.
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