Surveillance & Privacy: West Virginia lawmakers grilled a Flock Safety representative about how its license-plate cameras collect, store, secure, and share data, with concerns about misuse and who can access it. Legal/Resort Finance: A federal judge ordered an update on a proposed $500 million Greenbrier refinancing deal involving Sen. Jim Justice and related parties after the expected Aug. 7 closing didn’t happen. Public Safety & Utilities: Appalachian Power crews are restoring service after severe storms knocked out power for thousands across West Virginia and Virginia, with restoration expected to continue into Tuesday. Food Safety: Taylor Farms recalled 20 jalapeño products tied to a Salmonella outbreak affecting hundreds across multiple states, including items sold at major retailers and restaurants. State Budget & Human Services: Lawmakers pressed the Department of Human Services over PATH system costs and audit findings, with frustration that potential savings may take years to realize. Health Funding: West Virginia is finalizing about $39 million in Rural Health Transformation awards, with names withheld until grant agreements are executed. Small Business Relief: SBA reminded West Virginia businesses of an approaching Sept. 8 deadline for disaster economic injury loans tied to the 2025 drought. Education Policy: West Virginia House Democrats renewed calls for a special session over the public school funding crisis, citing underfunding and special education growth. Sports/Business: WVU Medicine expanded its surgical robot fleet with 17 more da Vinci systems, boosting the region’s largest robotic surgery capacity.