AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLocal Economic Development: Sen. Shelley Moore Capito toured the $20 million LIFT Center on Charleston’s East End, a former Kanawha Manufacturing Plant site set to finish in November, but officials are still seeking a tenant for the 55,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing/energy space. Disaster Relief & Food Access: West Virginia approved a temporary SNAP waiver for flood-impacted Lewis, Pleasants, Ritchie and Upshur counties, letting families buy hot prepared food Aug. 28 through Sept. 26. State Policy & Courts: West Virginia AG J.B. McCuskey is leading a Supreme Court push to overturn a Biden-era EPA air quality rule, arguing it will raise costs and stall new projects. Community & Culture: The West Virginia Humanities Council awarded 27 minigrants for small nonprofit humanities projects. Sports & Community Pride: Dale “Grey Beard” Sanders, 91, reclaimed the record as the oldest person to complete the Appalachian Trail, finishing Monday in Maine after starting last September in West Virginia. Business Climate: A new study ranks West Virginia No. 1 for five-year business survival, citing support for entrepreneurs.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.