AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSNAP Legal Fight: A federal judge blocked USDA waivers that would restrict what SNAP recipients can buy in Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Tennessee, and West Virginia, saying only Congress can change eligible food definitions. STEM in WV: WVU Tech won an HSTA grant for free STEM camps for 10th-graders, with a two-week program that includes teacher training and hands-on nursing, engineering, chemistry, and biology. Engineering Competitions: Fairmont State hosted the ASCE Civil Engineering Student Championships at Tygart Lake, with international teams racing concrete canoes. PFAS Accountability: EPA, DOJ, and WV DEP announced a major federal settlement with Chemours over “forever chemicals” releases affecting the Ohio River, Cape Fear River, and Delaware River, with penalties and long-term mitigation. Energy & Power Planning: The WV Public Service Commission heard support for the Maidsville Energy Center, as debate continues over future demand tied to data centers. Local Industry Jobs: Centauri Ground Support opened in Poca, investing $25 million and targeting 120 new jobs. Public Health: New CDC-linked reporting says tick-bite emergency visits are rising fast, a potential early sign for Lyme season.
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