AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEducation & Costs: WVU approved a 3% in-state and 6% out-of-state undergraduate tuition hike for FY27, with the Mountaineer Athletics Advantage Fee doubling to $250 per semester, as President Michael Benson said athletic-department costs aren’t done rising. Local Arts: The Clay Center in Charleston opened “I I AM WILD,” bringing West Virginia native Charley Harper’s wildlife-inspired, hands-on exhibit to the state through Jan. 3, 2027. Rural Healthcare Access: Gov. Morrisey announced up to $7.1 million for a Rural Health Transformation Program funding opportunity aimed at building a statewide network of regional hubs and mobility coordinators to help rural residents reach care. State Government: Morrisey appointed William “Bill” Vest to finish Elliott Pritt’s House seat in the 50th District, citing decades of public safety and corrections experience. Public Safety & Courts: Berkeley County Prosecutor Joseph R. Kinser was appointed as a circuit judge for Berkeley and Morgan counties. Community & Economy: Advantage Valley’s “Taste of Appalachia” returns for its second year, packaging WV-made products into themed gift boxes after selling 1,145 boxes last year. Unclaimed Property: State Treasurer Larry Pack says the State Fair’s unclaimed property searches found $441,687 across 1,375 successful searches.
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