AGP Executive Report
Last update: 25 minutes agoWest Virginia Day & Juneteenth: Gov. Morrisey signed proclamations recognizing June 20 as West Virginia Day and June 19 as Juneteenth Day, with celebrations planned across the state including a free Capitol Complex event and local parades and gatherings. Community history: More than 100 people attended the Fairfax Slave Cemetery dedication in Arthurdale, marking the final resting place of enslaved people whose graves were long unmarked. WVU & sports: West Virginia’s run to the Men’s College World Series semifinals ended with a 12-7 loss to North Carolina, capping a season that reached Omaha and reshaped expectations for the program. Local government & accountability: A “Statehouse beat” column argues government transparency is slipping, pointing to a Freedom of Information Act dispute involving Gov. Morrisey’s office. Health & care: WVU research highlights how supporting rural women entrepreneurs can boost wage-and-salary employment growth, while local Medicaid billing reports show sharp increases in dental and radiology claims in several West Virginia communities. Education & policy: A West Virginia lawmaker’s book spotlights how a town was built, and school choice voucher coverage remains a live debate in state politics.
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