AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWV Sports & Local Pride: St. Louis Cardinals rookie and West Virginia alum JJ Wetherholt agreed to an eight-year, $112.5 million extension, keeping the Mars High grad in the lineup long-term after a breakout season. Arts & Education: Pierpont Community & Technical College associate professor Natalie Feltz received the American Culinary Federation President’s Medal, one of three West Virginia chefs honored at the national convention. WV Community & Culture: West Virginia Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby will leave her post at the end of July, with Curtis Capehart stepping in as acting secretary Aug. 1. Entertainment, Tech & Environment: Microsoft reported a roughly 25% jump in greenhouse gas emissions tied largely to expanding data centers for AI. Public Safety & Policy: Pennsylvania lawmakers advanced HB 2460 to bring Hunter-Trapper Education into classrooms, aiming to boost wildlife conservation access for grades 6-12. National Sports Debate: Two transgender girls in New Hampshire withdrew their lawsuit after a Supreme Court ruling upheld state bans on transgender athletes in girls’ sports. Health Watch: A Michigan Cyclospora outbreak has surged past 1,500 cases, prompting fresh advice to skip bagged salad mixes and change produce prep habits.
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