AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoInternet Safety Fight: Virginia AG Jay Jones joined a bipartisan coalition opposing the federal KIDS Act, saying it would weaken state power and shift child-safety enforcement to Big Tech. Online Child Protections: Other AGs, including Kwame Raoul and Anne Lopez, echoed the same concern and urged Congress to pursue a stronger duty-of-care approach. Energy & Grid Tech: A new report grades state rules for connecting solar and storage to the grid, highlighting where interconnection processes are costly or slow. AI Data Centers & Power Use: Coverage points to growing AI data-center builds in Appalachia outpacing local governance, with heat management and grid strain emerging as key issues. West Virginia Infrastructure: Parkways Authority hired ZMM Architects and Engineers to plan a new headquarters at the former Charleston Moose Lodge, aiming to improve accessibility and consolidate services. Local Tech/Community: Cedar Creek State Park added a new Almost Heaven swing, part of a statewide photo-and-check-in “SWINGO” challenge. Health Policy Watch: A survey finds many West Virginia Medicaid recipients don’t know about upcoming work requirements starting in 2027.
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