AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoState Budget & Audits: West Virginia agencies are briefing lawmakers on audit findings that point to more than $168 million in potential savings, with the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, DOT, and Human Services among those covered. Local Infrastructure: Wheeling is moving to fix Northern Parkway after receiving $2 million in federal funds for a hazardous stretch built on a landfill that’s been settling and buckling. City Finance: Wheeling also approved a 2025-26 budget revision as the Fire and Police departments are projected to finish about $1.8 million over budget. Water & Sewer Work: Clarksburg’s Water Board outlined ongoing $85 million upgrades, including Pride Avenue and Gould Avenue road closures and temporary water interruptions tied to new mainline connections. Food Safety: Fry Pie Factory recalled pepperoni rolls sold in West Virginia and Ohio due to undeclared milk and improper storage temperatures. Energy Policy: The Trump administration announced $850 million for coal plant modernization and new coal generation, drawing criticism over subsidies for an uncompetitive industry. Industry & Jobs: Casella CEO Ned Coletta says the company’s growth includes a Mountain State Waste acquisition in West Virginia as it expands recycling and waste services in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
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