AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRare Earths in Greenbrier: A new $150M rare-earth push in Greenbrier County pairs AmForge, Flash Metals and Greenbrier Smokeless to extract critical minerals from coal tailings, aiming for nearly 250 jobs and a hub-and-spoke processing plan. PFAS Accountability: Chemours agreed to a $450M-plus package to settle federal PFAS “forever chemicals” claims, including major mitigation work and clean-water commitments tied to West Virginia operations. Trout Protection: More than 170 miles of West Virginia streams were newly designated “trout waters,” expanding safeguards for native brook trout and the clean headwaters they depend on. AI + Power Strain: Reports say AI data centers are driving grid stress, with federal emergency actions tied to peak-demand shortfalls and rising emissions concerns. Local Tech/Manufacturing: A Cincinnati distributor, Technical Equipment Sales Company, joined the YCM Alliance to expand CNC machining sales and service across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Community Tech Access: Charleston’s America250 weekend leaned into sensory-friendly events, reflecting a broader shift toward quieter, more accessible Fourth of July experiences. Sports Policy Watch: The Supreme Court upheld West Virginia’s ban on transgender girls and women competing in women’s sports, keeping the state’s approach in place.
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