AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPFAS Fallout: The EPA, DOJ and West Virginia DEP announced a first-of-its-kind federal settlement with Chemours over alleged PFAS “forever chemicals” releases into the Ohio River system, with the company agreeing to pay $450 million. SNAP Fight: A federal judge blocked parts of SNAP junk-food limits, and Arkansas is moving ahead with its own SNAP restrictions that bar certain sugary items—while West Virginia’s SNAP soda ban was also struck down. State Politics & Courts: West Virginia joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging California’s single-use plastics law, arguing it’s unconstitutional overreach. Local Growth: Monongalia County approved a new fitness chain location at University Town Centre, with an early September opening planned. Outdoor & Community: W.Va. hunters harvested 12,006 bearded turkeys in the spring gobbler season, up 12.3% from last year, and Clarksburg’s Liberty Market kicks off Independence Day weekend July 2 with vendors, food trucks, and family activities. Travel Safety: AAA is forecasting busy Fourth of July roadways across West Virginia.
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