AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOpioid Treatment Access: An Ohio University team won a nearly $4M NIH grant to expand a primary-care model for prescribing medication for opioid use disorder across about 40 clinics in Ohio and West Virginia, pairing outcomes tracking with brief prescribing support and mentorship. Food Safety & Health: A new report finds synthetic dyes show up in nearly 1 in 5 U.S. packaged foods (and far more in kids’ products), while West Virginia is among states with its own restrictions as the FDA’s voluntary phase-out faces uneven industry buy-in. Flood Resilience Planning: Mingo County is starting a FEMA-funded flood mitigation study, using public input to map where water rises and gets trapped and to shape next-step prevention options. STEM Education: Bluefield State University received approval to launch a Master of Science in Engineering Technology in fall 2026, aiming at working professionals and graduates in related fields. Public Health Policy: West Virginia’s age-verification law takes effect today, with Pornhub’s parent company blocking access in regions where such rules apply. Local Tech & Safety: FEMA and local emergency teams are testing radiological preparedness around the Beaver Valley nuclear plant, with officials saying capability targets were met.
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