AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood & Trade: Rep. Thomas Massie is pushing for beef country-of-origin labeling and questioning whether proposed ground-beef imports—sold below market—would effectively act as a fast-food “bailout.” Highway Construction: West Virginia lawmakers asked about the “zipper merge.” Transportation officials said it often turns into an early merge in practice, but hinted at trying a version that closes both lanes at once on future projects. Retail & Local Economy: Dick’s Sporting Goods in Morgantown reopened after a 14-month remodel, adding premium footwear and hitting bays with fitting tech, with a Steeler player on hand for the celebration. Opioid Settlement Funding: West Virginia First Foundation says AG J.B. McCuskey’s order will redirect future opioid settlement proceeds from the foundation to the state legislature for spending direction. Scams & Consumer Risk: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Elkins logged three online purchase scams in July, tying it for 7th among WV cities with at least one report. Energy Prices: GasBuddy reports show Ritchie County’s lowest regular gas price at $3.99 in the week ending Aug. 15, with WV’s average regular price steady at $3.84. Tech & Space Industry: TMC Technologies marked a decade of NASA’s NOS3 digital engineering platform, built with West Virginia’s first spacecraft effort.
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