AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOpioid Funds Shift: West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey ordered future opioid settlement proceeds to flow to the state legislature instead of the West Virginia First Foundation, changing how new money will be directed. EMS Levy on Ballot: Monongalia County voters will decide a four-year renewal of the county EMS levy in November, keeping the same property-rate structure after the agency reported 84,450 calls over the last four years. Road Safety Push: Lawmakers are calling for an immediate review of highway barriers after multiple recent crashes, including a deadly I-64/77 split incident that sent a car into a construction yard. Scam Tracker Update: Elkins logged three online purchase scams in July, tying for 7th among West Virginia cities with at least one BBB Scam Tracker report. Crash Tragedy: Two children were killed and a third teen was critically injured in a Clay County crash when a vehicle struck the rear of a parked loader. Community Health: Local groups donated produce boxes to cancer patients at United Hospital Center, aiming to support outpatient care with fresh food. Sports & Local Interest: The Monongalia County EMS levy renewal and WVU sports coverage also drew attention, while a separate story noted an Elkins scam report spike and a statewide push for safer roads.
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