AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBroadband Expansion: Gov. Jim Justice announced a major rural fiber push in West Virginia, targeting more than 5,000 previously unserved locations and supporting about 10,000 rural homes and small businesses through BEAD and other programs. Environmental Accountability: West Virginia AG Jeff Jackson and DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson highlighted a nearly $600M PFAS-related settlement with DuPont/Chemours (reported as the largest state environmental damages recovery), aimed at securing clean drinking water and repairs. Rural Healthcare Workforce: Morrisey announced $2.4M in Rural Health Transformation funding for Ascend WV to expand employer-based health efforts to attract and retain healthcare workers. Local Infrastructure Funding: Congressman Riley Moore delivered $5M in federal funding for bridge improvements in Clarksburg, including Dublin, Sixth Street, Wiant Hollow, PFC Hotty Herrick and Fourth Street bridges. Business & Community Growth: Parkersburg Art Center and partners will host the Parkersburg Piccalilli Artists’ Conference Sept. 18, mixing workshops, grant and marketing sessions, and a keynote by illustrator Rosalie Haizlett. Policy & Consumer Impact: Trump announced $500 Obamacare exchange refunds for nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states using Healthcare.gov, tied to alleged excess user fees. Workforce & Youth Migration: WVPB’s “Us & Them” explores whether young West Virginians will stay or leave amid weak economic growth and data-center development concerns.
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