AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRural Health: West Virginia will receive more than $202 million in the second year of a federal program, bringing its five-year Rural Health Transformation funding above $400 million. Education: Lawmakers heard a draft school-funding overhaul as officials warned it could take $410 million to stabilize public school finances; declining enrollment also puts up to 30 Randolph County school jobs at risk. Public Employees: PEIA is weighing premium increases of 2% to 24%, with the largest proposed hike for a local-government high-deductible plan. State Auditor: Mark Hunt defended signing tax deeds for a friend’s company; his office has confirmed a federal grand jury is reviewing seized information, though Hunt said he had no direct knowledge of an investigation. Public Safety: Six people received a combined 37 years in federal prison for drug trafficking in the Eastern Panhandle and surrounding areas. Outdoor Access: West Virginia trail advocates are working toward a goal of putting every resident within 15 minutes of a recreational trail.
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