AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoObamacare refunds: President Trump announced $500-per-person refunds for nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including West Virginia, tied to alleged Biden-era Obamacare “user fee” overcharges. Power plant pollution: West Virginia officials praised EPA’s repeal of Biden-era emissions rules for coal- and gas-fired power plants, while clean-air advocates warned the rollback could worsen local health impacts. State budget watch: West Virginia lawmakers heard updates on early fiscal year tax collections, with the state reporting $838.3 million collected so far and surplus collections running ahead of estimates. PFAS lawsuit: Two Wood County residents sued Chemours in federal court over alleged PFAS contamination from a Washington Works landfill, citing leachate releases and unsafe PFOA levels. Opioid settlement spending: A West Virginia Watch analysis found local governments spent nearly $10 million more of opioid settlement funds in 2024-25 than the prior year, with much going to law enforcement, jail bills, and EMS. Care access for families: The state launched the WV Kinship Hub, an online portal to help foster and kinship families find support and resources without sharing identifying details. Medigap warning: A report highlighted how the federal Medigap open enrollment protection is limited to a six-month window around age 65, making later switching harder for people with health conditions.
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