AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoFood Safety & Recalls: USDA ordered a recall of nearly 23,000 pounds of Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler after metal slivers were found; products were distributed in Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia, with no injuries reported. Energy Regulation: West Virginia’s Public Service Commission approved a two-phase, inflation-based “rate experiment” for Mon Power and Potomac Edison, replacing a larger request and setting smaller August 2026 and June 2027 increases. Public Health: A national cyclospora outbreak tied to recalled lettuce continues to disrupt restaurants and growers, with West Virginia among the affected states. Local Economy & Community: The West Virginia State Fair is offering discounted advance tickets through Monday, Aug. 3, ahead of Aug. 13–22. Civic & Industry Watch: A BBB Scam Tracker update shows Martinsburg tied for fourth in West Virginia cities for June scam reports, underscoring ongoing fraud pressure on local consumers. Politics & Representation: Former Sen. Joe Manchin, a West Virginia independent, argued the two-party system “choked out” competition and is pushing to elect more independents to Congress.
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