AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoEnergy & AI Infrastructure: WVU leads the Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure Consortium, a $321M NSF-backed push (with Pitt and Carnegie Mellon) to strengthen the power grid, boost cybersecurity, and spur new energy tech and jobs in Appalachia. Defense Manufacturing: Helsing will invest $50M in Berkeley County to build its HX-2 AI-enabled strike drones, aiming for up to 2,000 drones a month and at least 60 high-paying jobs. Public Safety Tech: Huntington City Council approved a five-year, $2M contract with Flock Safety for cameras, drones, and license plate readers despite privacy concerns. Cyber & Data Privacy: A multistate coalition secured $18M from 23andMe over its 2023 genetic data breach, with West Virginia included in the affected-customer fallout. Food Safety: CDC health alerts warn cyclospora outbreaks are surging across 34 states, with linked cases reported in West Virginia and officials expecting the problem to continue through August. Local Roads: Bluefield clarified its $31M Safe Streets road project funding—$25.5M federal highways plus $6M state—and outlined roundabouts, sidewalks, bike lanes, and lighting. Education Workforce: Eastern WVCTC expands dual enrollment, open textbook efforts, and workforce training through its Virtual District Consortium.
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