AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLGBTQ Rights: The U.S. Supreme Court upheld state bans on transgender girls and women competing in women’s sports, including West Virginia’s case (West Virginia v. B.P.J.), with critics warning about mental health impacts for youth and supporters saying it protects sex-based fairness under Title IX. Rare Earths & Jobs: West Virginia’s new $150M rare earth partnership will use a patented process to extract minerals from coal tailings in Greenbrier County, aiming for nearly 250 jobs and broader regional supply-chain investment. Energy & Data Centers: A new report flags that data-center growth is stressing power grids, with the Mid-Atlantic (including West Virginia in PJM) facing hot-weather alerts and potential curtailment risk. Healthcare Workforce: HelloNation breaks down how West Virginians can become registered nurses, highlighting program length, online coursework, and required clinical training. STEM in the Mountains: An Oak Hill student is accepted into a top Appalachian STEM program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, underscoring new pathways for southern WV students. Local Tech & Media: A Woodlands Development & Lending program (Tech Toolshed) lets rural businesses and nonprofits borrow pro photo/video/audio gear to compete online. Infrastructure Tech: AI is being used to assess bridge conditions from drone photos and point data, with West Virginia among states seeing higher shares of poor-condition bridges.
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