AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy & Grid Oversight: West Virginia lawmakers grilled proposed transmission projects tied to data center growth, questioning NextEra’s MidAtlantic Resiliency Link and pushing for changes to the state’s data center district law. Food Industry & Consumer Safety: Fry Pie Factory recalled pepperoni rolls sold in Ohio and parts of West Virginia after undeclared milk allergens and improper refrigeration raised food-borne illness concerns. Agriculture & Biosecurity: The West Virginia Department of Agriculture issued interstate movement requirements after multiple New World Screwworm detections. Public Health & Manufacturing: Mars will launch dye-free M&M’s in August under the MAHA push, but blue and brown are being dropped because natural alternatives are too difficult and costly to replicate. Environment & Wildlife: Scientists say West Virginia’s darker skies are helping fireflies, even as light pollution continues to creep upward. Local Industry & Community Events: Leadership West Virginia’s outdoor-economy session highlighted the New River Gorge tourism engine, while West Virginia Day events in Princeton and Wheeling spotlight local culture and small-business momentum.
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