AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEPA Power-Plant Rollback: West Virginia leaders are praising the Trump EPA’s move to repeal most 2024 carbon rules for coal- and gas-fired power plants, while clean-air advocates warn it could worsen local air quality and health impacts. Energy Reliability & Coal Plants: State lawmakers and regulators are also weighing how to keep aging coal units running to provide base-load power for PJM, amid concerns about throttling and rapid cycling. PFAS Legal Pressure: Two Wood County residents filed a federal class action against Chemours over alleged PFAS releases from a Washington Works landfill, while North Carolina and local governments reached a $590 million PFAS settlement with Chemours, DuPont and Corteva. Data Centers Debate: A West Virginia opinion piece challenges pro–data center talking points, arguing the governor’s plan lacks real guardrails and that communities are still left in the dark. Food & Consumer Safety: Walmart-linked Ricky Joy sour candy bottles are recalled nationwide over a choking hazard after reports of the rolling ball detaching. Meat Processing Expansion: USDA launched a “Stand-Up Program” to help more states start or expand meat inspection programs, aiming to boost local processing capacity. Business & Workforce: West Virginia’s Centurion Awards honored long-running legacy businesses, highlighting durable manufacturing and local enterprise.
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