AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Safety & Agriculture: A fast-growing cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce has investigators pointing at Taylor Farms, with CDC linking cases across Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky as totals climb and officials urge extra caution with produce. Infrastructure: Gov. Morrisey announced a $74.5 million rehabilitation of Charleston’s Fort Hill (Eugene A. Carter Memorial) Bridge, with major deck, barrier and steel work aimed at keeping traffic moving while repairs proceed in phases. Statewide Planning: Morrisey also ordered WVDOT to review all 7,000 West Virginia bridges to prioritize maintenance and future investment. Energy & Utilities: Mon Power told the PSC it needs a new natural gas plant online by 2031 to serve data centers, while a public hearing drew broad opposition to the proposed Monongalia County project and rate impacts. Economic Development: WVU leads a $321 million NSF-backed regional energy innovation hub to advance AI, energy technology and grid resilience across Appalachia. Pharma & Consumer Protection: West Virginia AG JB McCuskey joined a multistate $29.6 million Glenmark settlement over alleged generic drug price-fixing, with eligible buyers from 2009-2019 able to seek compensation. Housing & Construction: Community Care of West Virginia broke ground on a 40,000-square-foot Integrated Health & Education Center in Buckhannon, with construction set to start in August.
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