AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoState Finances: West Virginia revenue officials urged lawmakers to be cautious about new spending, citing rising inflation and slower wage growth despite collections remaining above estimates. Business Growth: Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced $40 million for industrial site development, while Secretary of State Kris Warner reported 1,522 new business registrations in October. Health Care: The state received $202 million in rural health funding for a second year, and Morrisey announced nearly $17 million for diabetes care. State Government: Democratic lawmakers want an attorney general’s opinion on Auditor Mark Hunt’s handling of tax deeds after a report raised questions about his actions. Schools: Education officials told lawmakers stabilizing public school finances could require $410 million as they weigh changes to the school funding formula. Public Safety and Parks: A wildfire at Cacapon State Park jumped its containment line, prompting continued fire operations. Meanwhile, planned demolitions in the New River Gorge have drawn protests from preservation advocates. Local Economy: Five West Virginia agricultural producers received a combined $804,854 in federal grants to grow value-added products and strengthen rural economies.
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