AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy & Rates: The West Virginia Public Service Commission approved a reduced two-part rate increase for Monongahela Power and Potomac Edison—$3.65 more per month starting Aug. 1, 2026, then $4.01 more starting June 1, 2027—raising the average residential bill 5.6% instead of the originally proposed ~13%. Regulatory/Industry: Kanawha County commissioners asked the state DEP to hold off on issuing an air quality permit for Clean Seas West Virginia’s proposed “advanced recycling” plastics pyrolysis plant near schools and homes, citing residents’ concerns and a request for more project details. Child Support: West Virginia’s Bureau for Child Support Enforcement marked Child Support Awareness Month, saying it distributed $181.7 million to help 59,518 children last federal fiscal year and manages 69,240 active cases as of June 2026. Defense Manufacturing: The Pentagon moved to accelerate missile-defense production, with framework deals tied to Patriot PAC-3 and THAAD that include Northrop Grumman scaling work at its Allegany Ballistics Lab in West Virginia. Food Safety: Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods recalled about 22,880 pounds of baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler over possible metal slivers, with distribution reported in West Virginia and other states. Public Assistance Politics: Gov. Morrisey’s administration defended TANF spending and the early closure of the School Clothing Allowance program, while the state treasurer pushed back amid the controversy.
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