AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety Crisis: Federal health officials say shredded iceberg lettuce served at some Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia is linked to a growing Cyclospora outbreak, with Taylor Farms and Sysco pulling Mexico-sourced product from distribution and consumers urged to discard it. Public Health & Air Quality: Canadian wildfire smoke is triggering air quality alerts across a wide swath of the U.S., including West Virginia, with “very unhealthy” conditions reported in parts of the region. Energy Tech in WV: WVU’s RETI Consortium is set to receive up to $321M total to build energy security and grid resilience tech, including NSF-backed innovation work aimed at jobs and startups. Privacy & Surveillance: Huntington faces an ACLU lawsuit over its Flock Safety camera contract, raising questions about how the city approved the deal and what residents can expect from the technology. STEM & Local Innovation: WVU-led RETI and regional partners are also tied to broader energy and AI innovation efforts, while West Virginia students and teams keep scoring wins in engineering competitions. Housing Affordability: A new analysis flags West Virginia as one of the few states where homeownership remains within reach for middle-income earners.
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