AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPFAS Accountability in WV: The U.S. Justice Department, EPA, and West Virginia DEP announced a multi-state $450 million settlement with Chemours over “forever chemicals,” including a $22.5 million civil penalty and about $90 million over 15 years for PFAS mitigation in West Virginia, North Carolina, and New Jersey, plus major pollution controls and clean-water funding for nearby communities. SNAP Junk-Food Limits Blocked: A federal judge struck down the Trump administration’s SNAP waivers that would have let states restrict purchases of soda and sugary foods, including West Virginia—ruling the USDA exceeded its authority. Plastics Fight Reaches Court: Georgia and other states joined a lawsuit to block California’s Plastics Act, arguing the packaging rules would raise costs and overreach beyond state lines. Statehouse Tourism Boost: West Virginia’s America250 Wheel construction begins June 25 at the Capitol Complex, with a 230-foot portable Ferris wheel and 45 president-themed gondolas. Food & Farming Watch: USDA data show 2026 broiler-type chick placements are running faster than 2025, with West Virginia included in the weekly totals. Local Business Growth: Morgantown’s Wisdom Academy received a $1.1 million grant from the School Building Authority to expand its charter school footprint. Trucking Spotlight: The West Virginia Trucking Association named Roy Smith of Walmart Transportation (Sophia) Grand Champion in its 2026 Truck Driving Championship.
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