Critical Minerals & Jobs: Flash Metals USA and AmForge’s AmFlash rare-earth recovery plan is drawing intense local questions in Greenbrier County, with the companies saying they’ll use Flash Joule Heating to pull valuable minerals from coal tailings and pair it with separation/refining tech to target recovery and create about 250 jobs. Data Center Power & Manufacturing: Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced PowerFlo Solutions will invest $20M in the former Hino Motors site in Williamstown to build power distribution units for data centers, aiming for 120–200 jobs. Environmental Scrutiny: Separate reporting flags potential impacts from data center-linked projects in Putnam and Mason counties, including wetland loss and threatened species concerns tied to federal and state permit requests. Emergency Tech Funding: The West Virginia 911 Council discussed how Next Generation 911 upgrades are outpacing revenue as landline fees decline, pushing lawmakers toward new funding priorities for 2027. Public Health Access: A national survey highlights delays tied to limited access to high-flow home oxygen—an issue that can affect discharge timing and patient risk. Education Fraud Watch: A new report alleges nearly $225M in school fraud across 24 states and Puerto Rico since 2019, including inflated enrollment and fake invoices. Healthcare Costs: KFF reports many ACA plans use “copay accumulator” programs that can prevent manufacturer coupon help from counting toward deductibles, leaving patients with surprise bills. STEM in WV: Pierpont Community & Technical College medical lab technology students swept national American Medical Technologists writing awards, placing first through third.