AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDefense & Manufacturing: Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin are partnering with the Defense Department to ramp missile defense production, including scaling PAC-3 MSE and quadrupling THAAD component output under a combined $3B+ framework. Hemp Policy: West Virginia’s AG Tim Griffin and a coalition of 34 attorneys general are urging Congress to preserve 2025 federal hemp reforms and keep intoxicating hemp products out of the market. Food Safety: Michigan reported the first two U.S. deaths tied to the Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce, with the CDC tracking thousands of cases across multiple states including West Virginia. Local Governance & Utilities: An administrative law judge ordered Preston County PSD1 board changes, warning that continued failures to fix governance and compliance issues will trigger further enforcement. Higher Ed & Sponsorships: Antero Resources will become WVU Athletics’ first jersey patch sponsor under a five-year deal starting in 2026-27. Public Health & Consumer Impact: A recall of Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods deli meals sold at major grocers including Wegmans, Kroger and Publix is tied to possible metal contamination. State Watch: Gov. Morrisey launched a southern West Virginia water listening tour focused on aging infrastructure and future investment priorities. Business & Economy: Caterpillar posted a record $20.5B quarter, citing data-center power equipment demand, including a West Virginia-related supply deal.
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