AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWVU & Health Tech: Two retired WVU School of Medicine faculty members, Dr. Stephen Wetmore and Dr. Mary Wimmer, donated $100,000 to support the WVU Art Museum’s biggest needs, including momentum from the National Scrollathon that will be exhibited at the Kennedy Center in 2026. Workplace Safety Tech: A new look at Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) managers highlights how OSHA rule changes are pushing employers toward more centralized compliance software and safety documentation systems. Healthcare Costs: A WalletHub report ranks West Virginia among the states where residents spend the most of their income on health care, with the state at 9.14%. Power & Infrastructure: The PSC heard testimony for and against Mon Power’s proposed new gas-fired plant at Fort Martin, with opponents warning about market risks and suggesting behind-the-meter generation for data-center-driven load growth. Public Safety Data: The FBI is seeking industry input on biometric algorithms for NGI modernization, including fingerprint, facial, iris, and tattoo matching, with the RFI issued through CJIS in Clarksburg. Local Water Upgrade: Buckhannon secured $33.31M in USDA loan/grant funding plus $14M in partner support for a new water treatment plant. Space Science: WVU researchers report new findings on the Zwan-Wolf effect in Mars’ atmosphere using NASA data.
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