AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy Policy: President Trump used Cold War-era Defense Production Act powers to announce about $700M for coal projects, including upgrades to 13 coal plants and plans for new coal generation in West Virginia plus an Alaska plant and a coal export terminal in Oakland—West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey called it a major win for jobs and grid reliability. Local Tech & Planning: Monongalia County approved $125,000 to help Star City improve sidewalks and lighting along University Avenue, while WVDOT held a public hearing in Weirton to gather input for updating the state’s bicycle and pedestrian plan. Health Research: A new JAMA study links replacing sedentary time with light activity and daily steps to lower risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes, reinforcing “move more, sit less” guidance. Wildlife Conservation: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designated about 1.5M acres of critical habitat for the endangered rusty patched bumble bee, including areas in West Virginia, affecting how federal projects are planned and permitted. Education & Workforce: WVU Tech was ranked the most affordable four-year school in southern West Virginia, and West Virginia Northern Community College named Andrew Langrehr as its next president. Healthcare Quality: CMS ratings highlighted mixed nursing home results in Marion and Wood counties, with St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington earning a top five-star CMS rating for Q1 2026.
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