AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSTEM Outreach: Gov. Morrisey toured West Virginia Wesleyan’s SpaceTrek aerospace camp in Buckhannon, a free, two-week program for young women aimed at boosting interest in science, technology, engineering and math. Public Safety Tech & Privacy: A Huntington man sued the city over its $2.1 million Flock Safety surveillance contract, alleging required procedures weren’t followed before installing license plate readers, live cameras, drones, and gunshot-detection tech; the ACLU of West Virginia also moved to challenge the deal. Food Safety Crisis: Federal health officials linked a Cyclospora outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied to some Taco Bell locations, with Taylor Farms removing Mexico-sourced product from distribution as cases climb across multiple states including West Virginia. Energy & Infrastructure Policy: The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee advanced the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2026, with West Virginia’s Sen. Shelley Moore Capito highlighting funding for flood risk management, ecosystem restoration, and water-system cybersecurity. Wildfire Smoke: Canadian wildfire smoke continued to trigger air quality alerts across parts of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, including areas of West Virginia. Higher Ed Governance: Harrison County natives Hutson and Reynolds were re-elected to leadership roles on the WVU Board of Governors.
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