AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCoal & Power Policy: The Trump administration announced $850 million for coal plant modernization, including support for new coal units and expanded coal-export infrastructure, using the Defense Production Act—an effort critics call an unnecessary subsidy for an uncompetitive industry. Transmission & Land Use: West Virginia residents packed a PSC public hearing to oppose the MidAtlantic Resiliency Link, arguing the 107-mile, 500-kilovolt line would harm farms, raise property-tax concerns, and deliver a “bad deal” for the state. Energy Costs & Fuel: Gas prices in West Virginia continued to cool in late May, with GasBuddy reporting the lowest regular price in Hampshire County at $4.49 and statewide regular averaging about $4.44. Food & Consumer Safety: A federal update says nearly 20% of U.S. packaged foods still contain synthetic dyes, while West Virginia is among states with restrictions; meanwhile, an FDA recall update covers undeclared wheat in certain ice cream bars. Workforce & Training: Wheeling’s Sheet Metal Workers Local 33 is running “Heavy Metal Summer Experience,” a trade-focused camp aimed at getting recent grads into construction careers with paid pathways. Water Infrastructure: Kanawha County is moving ahead with an $8.3 million project to replace aging lines and extend service to about 84 families, with construction expected in spring 2027.
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