AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAnti-Weaponization Fund: West Virginia’s congressional delegation is staying quiet as the Trump DOJ sets up a $1.776B “compensation fund” tied to a $10B IRS tax-return lawsuit—an ethics backlash says it could function like a payoff for supporters. Forest Policy: The Trump administration moves to slash U.S. Forest Service research and close four Pennsylvania facilities, while West Virginia-area reporting highlights what that could mean for long-running land management work. Local Control Under Pressure: In West Virginia, the Little Kanawha Conservation District warns a new law (HB 5364) could shift dam oversight away from local districts starting June 12. Tech & Safety Law: House passage of Lulu’s Law would let shark attacks trigger wireless emergency alerts on phones. Climate on the Ground: Virginia maple syrup producers report climate-driven disruptions that cut yields and profits. Community Notes: MOV Climate Action says it raised $8,655 from 22 donors in its Give Local effort. Health & Scams: WV AG’s office lists top scam types for April, including Medicare fraud, phishing, robocalls, DMV texts, and fake court notices.
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