AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoElection Logistics: Wood County officials are weighing changes to how elections run, including consolidating voting locations to cut the poll-worker crunch after staffing gaps and a missing thumb drive were reported. GOP Unity: U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito urged West Virginia Republicans to move past a contentious primary and come together for November. Opioid Courts: The 4th Circuit ruled Express Scripts is entitled to a jury trial in a West Virginia-led opioid public nuisance case. VA Upgrades: Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg received federal funding for continued infrastructure improvements. Water Quality: WVDEP extended the comment period to June 30 for draft ion TMDLs covering select streams in the Lower Guyandotte River watershed, with a virtual hearing set for June 2. Public Safety Funding: In Barbour County, Rep. Riley Moore announced funds for a new ambulance authority station aimed at faster response and better training space. Health Workforce: Gov. Morrisey announced $62M in rural health funding tied to recruitment, training, and telehealth support. DMV Scam Alert: WV DMV warned residents about a “satire” social media post falsely claiming drivers must retake tests.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.