AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy Costs & Jobs: West Virginia Office of Energy launched its statewide Home Energy Rebate Programs, rolling out two federally funded tracks (HOMES and HEAR) to help eligible households pay for home energy upgrades and appliances. Public Health Upgrade: West Virginia received a $195,825 federal grant to modernize WIC clinic visits with needle-free hemoglobin screening devices, aiming to make appointments faster and less painful. Permitting Reform: A bipartisan U.S. Senate permitting reform deal was announced, led by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, aiming to speed reviews for energy and infrastructure projects while keeping environmental protections. Education Politics: Defending Education’s “Integrity in State Education” rankings put West Virginia’s neighbors in the spotlight, with Wisconsin at 23rd, Missouri at 14th, and South Carolina at ninth. Local Business Leadership: Harrison County Chamber of Commerce honored Kathy Wagner for 27 years and named Marla Ferree interim president. Health & Safety: Attorney General Jeff Jackson led a bipartisan push to fully fund U.S. Supreme Court security after threats escalated. Community & Culture: West Virginia Democrats plan their Roosevelt-Kennedy dinner in Charleston Saturday, with DNC chair Ken Martin as featured speaker.
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