AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDisaster Relief: FEMA approved individual assistance for residents in Fayette, Harrison and Kanawha counties after August flooding; Pleasants County also received federal help for public cleanup and infrastructure repairs. Higher Education: West Virginia State University won a $26.5 million USDA grant for its planned agriculture complex, on top of a previously announced $50 million state investment. Space Bid: Gov. Patrick Morrisey says West Virginia will apply to host the proposed U.S. Space Force Academy, touting the state’s aerospace history and Fairmont’s technology sector. Utilities: The Public Service Commission is urging federal regulators to preserve traditional landline service as Verizon seeks to phase out copper lines. A separate study ranks West Virginia among states with the highest water bills. Jobs and Opportunity: A Boone County mine closure is set to eliminate 71 jobs. Meanwhile, a state grant program offers students free community college, though its impact on the workforce remains unclear. Health Care: The state appeals court dismissed CAMC’s challenge over Thomas Memorial’s Hurricane facility, leaving the agency’s finding intact without deciding whether the services required approval. Mountaineer Football: WVU hosts Arizona after a 45-42 loss to Iowa State, with coach Rich Rodriguez pointing to roster turnover as the team works to fix its struggling defense.
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