AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEducation & Workforce: West Virginia’s Department of Education is rolling out “West Virginia Middle Schools: Bridging the Future,” a grades 6–8 push aimed at improving the transition into high school, building on STRIVE attendance and behavior supports. Public Safety Tech: Logan County 911 unveiled a DHS-funded Mobile Communication Center with standalone next-generation 911 capabilities for call handling and regional dispatch. School Oversight: A new coalition report alleges nearly $225 million in fraud across U.S. schools since 2019, including fake invoices, inflated enrollment, kickbacks, and bid-rigging—raising pressure for stronger state oversight. Critical Minerals & Industry: Greenbrier County is set to host a $150M rare earth hub in Rupert to recover minerals from coal tailings, targeting U.S. supply-chain security and hundreds of jobs. Tech & Data Centers: Utilities are racing to secure nuclear fuel and grid equipment as AI data centers drive electricity demand, while tech firms report rising emissions tied to expanding data centers. STEM in WV: Fairmont State humanities students earned undergraduate research fellowships, including projects on Big Tech data centers and the role of Latines in the state’s economy.
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