AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWater & Sewer Funding: Gov. Patrick Morrisey says the state Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council approved more than $1.15 million for water and sewer projects in Kanawha, Tucker and Barbour counties, including work tied to flood recovery and aging systems. Environmental Response: WVDEP is investigating a used-oil release in McDowell County after a valve failure at a Diversified Energy compressor station; the leak was stopped, cleanup is underway, and officials say drinking water impacts haven’t been found. Utility & Data Center Backlash: In Morgantown, residents and groups are lining up to fight the NextEra Energy MidAtlantic Resiliency Link at upcoming Public Service Commission hearings, with more than 120 people seeking to intervene. Education & Labor: A new Fordham Institute study finds West Virginia teacher union membership has held steady or grown while declining nationally, highlighting the unions’ continued influence. Public Safety: Cabell-Huntington Health Department hosted a Community Threat Preparedness Forum with local emergency partners and the National Weather Service. Sports (WV spotlight): West Virginia baseball is hosting an NCAA regional, with the Mountaineers set to open against Binghamton.
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