AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy & Grid Investment: WVU leads the NSF’s $321M Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure (RETI) Consortium, a decade-long push with Pitt, Carnegie Mellon, and 60+ partners to modernize the grid, boost energy storage, and build AI-ready industrial tech. Defense Manufacturing: Gov. Morrisey says Helsing will invest $50M in Berkeley County to build its HX-2 AI strike drones, targeting at least 60 high-paying jobs. Public Power Debate: West Virginians packed a PSC comment session opposing a proposed Monongalia County gas-fired plant, warning about rising electric bills and pushing for alternatives. STEM for Kids: BridgeValley’s 2026 STEAM Academy runs July 20–24 for rising 5th–8th graders, with hands-on science and engineering activities plus scholarships. Health Alert — Cyclosporiasis: CDC-linked outbreaks of cyclosporiasis are rising; officials say cases in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky may be connected, with lettuce and leafy greens under scrutiny. Data Privacy & Enforcement: WVU Health System reached a $4.177M civil settlement with the U.S. attorney/DEA over controlled substance record-keeping and reporting violations. Genetic Testing Fallout: West Virginia attorneys general continue joining multistate 23andMe settlements tied to the 2023 genetic data breach.
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