AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData Centers & Power: West Virginia unveiled a 20-year “responsible” data center plan, pushing for state oversight and requiring developers to help cover power and infrastructure costs while protecting water, grid reliability, and communities. School Funding Fight: Lawmakers grilled DHS Secretary Carl Ayers over delays and confusion in the school clothing voucher program, with questions lingering about TANF funding gaps and the state’s tracking of applications. Arts Spotlight: Americana duo The Mammals (Mike Merenda and Ruth Ungar) bring their songwriting workshop vibe to the New Marlborough Meeting House Aug. 22, while Montana Baroque Music Festival performers earned standing ovations at Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort. Community Recovery: Fuller Center Disaster ReBuilders launched long-term flood recovery in Lewis and Upshur counties after July flooding damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes. Public Health Watch: A new national asbestos safety ranking found enforcement gaps across school systems, with West Virginia near the bottom. Sports Betting Research: WVU researchers are studying loss-chasing behavior in online sports betting using operator data to help protect gamblers. Weather Impact: Severe storms across the Midwest and Appalachians left widespread power outages and flooding risk, including tornado reports.
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