AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Safety Shock: The multistate cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce continues to hit restaurant traffic, with Yum Brands saying Taco Bell saw a “meaningful” near-term sales impact and customers’ elevated uncertainty as the chain removed Taylor Farms lettuce and the supplier recalled product. Public Health & Consumer Impact: CDC updates show cases spreading wider, while the broader food-safety system faces renewed scrutiny as investigators track multiple outbreaks at once. Environmental Accountability: Gov. Josh Stein, AG Jeff Jackson and DEQ Sec. Reid Wilson filed objections to an EPA-Chemours PFAS settlement, arguing it would do too little for North Carolina and letting polluters effectively choose what to clean up. Wildlife Monitoring: West Virginia DNR rolled out an online tool for residents to report sick or dead wildlife with photos and locations, aiming to speed up investigations. Telecom Fraud Fight: WV AG J.B. McCuskey joined a bipartisan push urging the FCC to strengthen “Know Your Customer” rules to curb illegal robocalls. Tech & Infrastructure: Nscale agreed to buy Anyscale for about $1.65 billion, signaling more software control in the AI data-center stack. Energy & Grid Politics: A coal council report is drawing fire for defending aging coal plants that critics say still drive up ratepayer costs. Local Business & Community: Planet Fitness franchise groups raised $72,000 for St. Jude through a monthlong fundraising push.
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