AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoClean Air & Community Safety: Kanawha County commissioners asked the state DEP to hold off on an air quality permit for a proposed “advanced recycling” plastics pyrolysis plant near schools and homes, saying residents need more details before any approval. Family Health & Stability: West Virginia Department of Human Services highlighted Child Support Awareness Month, reporting BCSE distributed $181.7M to 59,518 children in the latest federal fiscal year and manages 69,240 active cases. Behavioral Health Access: NAMI West Virginia will host a behavioral health listening tour in Beckley Aug. 13 at WVU Tech, bringing together families, providers, educators, and law enforcement to shape a statewide mental health report. Food Safety Watch: Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods recalled about 22,880 pounds of baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler due to possible metal slivers; no injuries reported. Public Health Pressure: CDC updates show cyclosporiasis cases have climbed to 6,707 confirmed in 45 states since May 1, with hundreds hospitalized, tied in part to shredded lettuce. Medical Accountability: Attorney General William Tong announced a $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic drug price-fixing and reduced competition, with trial expected in 2027.
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