AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPFAS Accountability: The Trump administration reached a $450M settlement with Chemours over “forever chemicals,” including $22.5M in civil penalties and $90M in mitigation tied to West Virginia facilities, with additional clean-water and pollution-control commitments. Energy Planning: West Virginia’s Public Service Commission set a July 15 public comment hearing on a proposed $2.48B Monongalia County gas-electric plant plus three solar projects, with an estimated 0.9% customer bill surcharge. SNAP Rules in Court: A federal judge blocked West Virginia’s SNAP waiver that would have limited soda purchases, keeping the fight alive over how states can shape “healthy choices” using federal food benefits. Packaging Fight: West Virginia AG J.B. McCuskey joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging California’s plastics packaging law, arguing it will raise costs for everyday goods. America 250 Buildout: Crews began trucking in parts for the America 250 Wheel at the Capitol, a 230-foot, president-themed portable Ferris wheel slated for July 2-5. Local Heritage: Harrisville unveiled an America 250 mural highlighting Ritchie County’s oil, natural gas, timber, and railroad roots.
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