AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy & Infrastructure: The Frederick County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution opposing the proposed Valley North 765-kilovolt transmission line, setting aside $250,000 for legal help as residents worry about impacts to property and routes tied to rising electricity demand from data centers. Workforce & Tourism: Gov. Morrisey says West Virginia’s Tourism Works program has topped 25,000 microcredentials and 1,000 college credit hours, with more than 4,000 residents enrolled since March 2025—aimed at filling tourism jobs. Power & Industry Dispute: Omnis Pleasants owners are fighting in federal bankruptcy court, arguing they still control the Pleasants Power Station and accusing the current management team of an unauthorized bankruptcy filing. Food Safety & Retail: The FDA announced a recall of 3,240 packs of Walmart Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits in 29 states due to possible Listeria contamination; no confirmed illnesses reported. Healthcare & Courts: A federal jury awarded Memorial Health $5 million in a conspiracy suit against WVU Medicine Camden Clark tied to a prior federal qui tam case. Business & Construction: Blank Rome added energy and construction partner Tarek F. Abdalla, expanding its infrastructure and energy litigation bench. Local Economy Watch: GasBuddy reports show diesel and E15 prices varying by county in the week ending Aug. 8, with several “lowest price” listings across West Virginia.
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