AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoEnergy & Jobs: Gov. Morrisey says West Virginia will benefit from President Trump’s $700M “clean, beautiful coal” push using the Defense Production Act, with major work tied to Mount Storm (including $18.5M for TerraSpark) and the Mitchell Plant in Moundsville (about $158.6M modernization). Healthcare Expansion: WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals plans major intensive care upgrades, including a new Camden Clark Hospital patient tower and growth in ICU capacity, with additional surgical ICU funding. AI Drug Discovery in WV: GATC Health’s Morgantown lab says its AI-driven opioid use disorder drug candidate, GATC-1021, has reached promising early results published in PNAS, with human trials next. STEM in Action: WVU’s URC robotics team earned top marks at the 2026 University Rover Challenge in Utah, including first place in system acceptance and a tie in autonomous navigation. Local Tech & Infrastructure: Washington & Jefferson College’s energy center hosts a free June 24 webinar on building commissioning to cut energy use and improve comfort. Policy & Daily Life: A national survey of parents of kids under 6 finds consistent demands for more quality time, paid leave, and flexible care/work options.
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