AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRare Earths & Jobs: Greenbrier County residents are asking what’s coming to Rupert after a rare earth element extraction project was announced, with plans to recover critical minerals from coal tailings and create nearly 250 jobs. Water & Infrastructure Funding: Kanawha Falls PSD cleared to pursue nearly $24 million in state support for flood-related upgrades, even as a sale to West Virginia American Water faces legal challenges. Public Safety Tech: The WV 911 Council discussed Next Generation 911 funding pressures as landline revenue declines, plus new training requirements for telecommunicators. Child Safety & Tech Policy: West Virginia lawmakers backed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act, while an attorney warned the bill may fall short of real protections. Data Centers & Health: A public health expert testified that massive backup diesel generators for a data center campus could pose serious health impacts for nearby residents. AI/Data Center Power Manufacturing: Gov. Morrisey announced PowerFlo Solutions will invest $20M in a former Hino Motors facility in Williamstown to build power distribution units for data centers, creating 120–200 jobs. Healthcare Costs: A KFF investigation found many ACA plans use “copay accumulator” programs that can block manufacturer coupon cards from counting toward deductibles.
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