AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCoal & Accountability: A ProPublica report says Trump DOJ officials shut down a Clean Water Act criminal probe into Sen. Jim Justice’s coal operations, after years of pollution settlements and violations tied to Southern Coal. Public Safety & Courts: A Bluefield man faces felony and misdemeanor charges after police say he tried to take his child during a custody dispute, assaulted the child and mother, and resisted arrest. Higher Education: Marshall University’s Board of Governors approved buying nearly four acres in downtown Huntington for its future medical school site. Racing Law: A federal court again ruled the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s enforcement power unconstitutional, calling it an improper “judge, jury and executioner” setup. Local Politics: A West Virginia lawmaker critic says recent interim meetings lacked substance, asking “Where’s the beef?” over tax and audit updates. Schools: Ohio County’s school board is set to consider a vote on shifting start times later—an argument says it’s rushed and should wait for the next board. Sports & Community: Morgantown softball star Madison Wisman was named 2026 State Softball Player of the Year. Culture: Tamarack Marketplace in Beckley celebrated its 30th anniversary, highlighting local arts and artisans.
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