AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCoal & Energy Policy: President Trump is pushing a $700 million coal revival using wartime powers under the Defense Production Act, including $425 million for 13 existing coal plants and additional grants tied to new builds, with West Virginia among the beneficiaries. Weather & Power: A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for parts of West Virginia and neighboring states, with damaging wind, hail and heavy rain possible; earlier storms left thousands without power in Western Pennsylvania. Labor Market: New data shows job growth continuing while mass layoff announcements remain relatively low, even as WARN filings track a downward trend. Gas Prices Watch: GasBuddy price reports for the week ending May 30 show West Virginia averages easing but still volatile—regular averaged about $4.44, midgrade about $4.88, and diesel about $5.62—while some counties posted standout lows (like regular at $3.98 in Mineral County and diesel at $5.19 in Morgan County). Health Care Spending: Medicaid radiology claims in Philippi rose 11.6% in 2024, reaching $58,616, highlighting how public health dollars move locally. Local Business & Community: McClinton Chevrolet’s 14th annual car show in Parkersburg raised money for the Children’s Home Society of West Virginia.
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