AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoData Centers & Power Costs: Congress and the White House pushed new steps to stop large data centers from shifting grid upgrade bills onto electricity customers, with a bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act moving in the House and a White House pledge expanded to utilities and developers. Local Water Infrastructure: Fayette County’s court fight over the Kanawha Falls PSD sale narrowed after a judge allowed the deal to move forward only if a contractor debt is paid, keeping water-service timelines in limbo. Food Safety & Agriculture: The FDA flagged a new cyclospora outbreak (at least 72 cases) while Walmart pulled bagged iceberg lettuce in 27 states as the broader lettuce-linked investigation continues; Taco Bell also ran a $1, lettuce-free item to blunt fallout. Energy Prices: GasBuddy reported Monongalia County’s lowest E15 at $2.83 and Lewis County’s lowest regular at $3.41 for the week ending July 18, showing continued regional fuel swings. Health & Workforce: A new analysis put West Virginia near the top for per-person health care spending, while WVU highlights rural health tracks aimed at keeping specialists in underserved areas. Community & Industry Events: Gov. Morrisey welcomed more than 15,000 Scouts to the National Scout Jamboree at Summit Bechtel Reserve, and MAIA Management Group announced a free August 7 showcase and relaunch.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
