AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEnergy & Industry: The Trump administration announced $850 million for coal plant modernization and new coal generation, using the Defense Production Act—an effort critics call a subsidy for an uncompetitive industry while supporters frame it as grid reliability. Food & Health Regulation: A new report says nearly 1 in 5 U.S. packaged foods still contain synthetic dyes, with West Virginia among states that have moved to restrict them as the FDA’s voluntary phase-out faces slow industry follow-through. Retail & Construction: Kroger is doubling its Elkview store from about 33,000 to 82,000 square feet, adding a garden center and sushi destination—plus more local jobs. Energy Costs: AAA reports gas prices falling for a third straight week, easing pressure for summer travelers and transportation-dependent small businesses. Workforce & Policy: West Virginia’s Pell Grant and micro-credentialing legislation was signed at NRCTC, aiming to expand training pathways. Local Economy & Infrastructure: A West Virginia data-center update says the state received its first microgrid certification application, as the sector faces growing public pushback.
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