AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAdvanced Manufacturing Jobs: PowerFlo Solutions will invest $20 million in a Wood County facility in Williamstown, expanding electrical equipment production for data centers and AI and creating at least 120 full-time jobs. Consumer Protection & Payments Fraud: A multistate coalition secured a $45 million settlement with Block/Cash App over misleading safety claims and weak fraud protections, with states requiring consumer redress and stronger customer support. Robocall Crackdown: West Virginia and other attorneys general are urging the FCC to strengthen rules that stop scammers from buying legitimate phone numbers to fuel robocalls and texts, after losses of nearly $2 billion last year. Agriculture Watch: USDA data shows broiler-type egg sets and placements are running about 2% ahead of the 2025 pace, signaling continued poultry supply rebuilding. Local Legal Fallout: Parkersburg residents filed a class-action lawsuit tied to the Peoples Cartage warehouse fire, alleging sprinkler shutdowns and hazardous storage contributed to the blaze. Public Health: CDC reports additional cyclosporiasis clusters, including in West Virginia, as investigators trace possible food sources. Energy Regulation Process: PSC staff recommended how intervenors should coordinate for an upcoming MARL hearing tied to a major transmission project, as the number of participants grows. Wildlife & Safety: Summers County recovered the body of a missing swimmer from the New River after an extensive search involving multiple agencies.
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