AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDisaster Response: Gov. Patrick Morrisey declared a State of Emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties after storms Aug. 16-18 brought near-record rain, flash flooding, mudslides, damaging winds, and widespread water rescues; the order lasts 30 days and is meant to speed up state and local coordination. Public Safety & Justice: A former West Virginia State Police officer, Kenneth McCord, pleaded guilty to child pornography charges tied to enticing a 15-year-old boy to send explicit images and videos; sentencing is set for Dec. 8. Opioid Settlement Shift: West Virginia AG J.B. McCuskey is changing how future opioid settlement money is split, moving more control to the Legislature for state funds and to mayors and county commissioners for local funds. Local Courts/Business Fight: Omnis Pleasants’ bankruptcy is being challenged by Omnis Fuel Technologies, which argues the filing was a bad-faith move to block its governance rights in the Pleasants Power Station dispute. State Government: Morrisey appointed Kayla Kessinger as Secretary of Tourism, touting record tourism growth and the Tourism Works workforce program. Community & Health: Emplify Health added Mary Katherine Lilly to provide telehealth therapy services in West Union.
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