AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWest Virginia Rural Tech: Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a $14M Rural Health Transformation Program push to expand remote patient monitoring and virtual care, with about $4.9M for inpatient monitoring and $9.1M for at-home connected devices to catch problems earlier. Environmental Health Fight: In Kanawha County, Union Carbide and Covestro are trying to block expert testimony in a class-action over alleged higher cancer risk tied to ethylene oxide emissions. Local Permitting Pressure: Kanawha County commissioners urged WV DEP to hold off on an air permit for a proposed “advanced recycling” plastics pyrolysis plant near schools and homes, citing missing details and resident concerns. Food Safety Watch: The nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to hit West Virginia alongside other states, with officials urging careful washing and trimming of produce. Disaster Risk Mapping: A new national study mapped landslide exposure at the building level, estimating 6.5M Americans live in landslide-prone areas—useful context for WV communities planning resilience. STEM in the Classroom: West Virginia’s Third Grade Success Act is now in effect, requiring early reading and math support and targeted interventions for students who fall behind.
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