AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCoal Policy & Federal Power: The Trump administration announced $850 million for coal plant modernization plus two new coal plants, using the Defense Production Act and framing it as grid reliability and lower energy costs—critics call it an unnecessary subsidy. Poverty Programs: West Virginia Family Support Centers face a July 1 funding cliff tied to a reported $40 million structural deficit in the state’s share of federal TANF dollars, raising fears of staff and service cuts. Local Water Infrastructure: Follansbee is set to receive a $500,000 grant to close the funding gap for Hooverson Heights Water Treatment Plant upgrades. Opioid Settlement Spending: The Brooke County Commission heard a request from Empower and Link Inc. for $374,015 to expand recovery services, including housing and support. Courts & Schools: The Monongalia County BOE appointed former superintendent Dr. Frank Devono to a vacated seat. Judicial Ethics: A state judicial board found no ethics-code violation by Kanawha Circuit Judge Maryclaire Akers over her foster-care crisis discussion on MetroNews. State Politics & Elections: West Virginia’s Democratic Party leadership news includes Pushkin keeping the chair role, while national attention continues on Supreme Court cases affecting trans athletes and birthright citizenship. Public Safety: West Virginia forestry officials reminded residents that burn rules loosen June 1, but dry conditions and past fire counts mean extra caution is still required.
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