AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy & AI Funding: WVU-led Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure (RETI) Consortium has been awarded up to $321M to build an Appalachia energy innovation hub, with partners including Pitt and Carnegie Mellon and a focus on AI, grid security, advanced manufacturing, and jobs. Public Health: Investigators say shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms—supplied to Taco Bell—is a potential source in the fast-growing cyclosporiasis outbreak, with CDC pointing to a likely link across Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Local Tech & Privacy: Huntington’s $2.1M Flock Safety surveillance contract is being challenged in court after an ACLU of West Virginia lawsuit, arguing the city didn’t follow required procedures and warning of expanded automated monitoring. Healthcare Policy & Data: The Senate rejected a Democratic push to end a Medicare AI prior-authorization pilot, keeping the debate over how AI shapes care decisions front and center. STEM & Community: Concord University’s Michelle Taylor will help guide community engagement for the RETI initiative, while the National Scout Jamboree returns to Fayette County next week with STEM programs for thousands of visitors.
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