AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFlock Camera Fight: Ball State says a Flock license-plate reader on campus was cut down and is under investigation, as vandalism and theft of ALPR systems continues to spark privacy backlash. Energy Costs & Data Centers: A Kentucky utility hearing drew residents worried a new data center could push electricity bills higher, highlighting the local cost pressure behind the data-center boom. Water Quality & Accountability: Gov. Patrick Morrisey faced residents in McDowell County showing discolored tap water and disputing promises tied to new water-infrastructure funding. Food Safety & Retail Impact: The cyclospora-linked lettuce outbreak keeps reshaping demand, with restaurants and producers adjusting supply and sourcing as consumers stay cautious. Mining & Policy: West Virginia Sen. Chris Rose praised a Trump critical-minerals push as a “new gold rush,” tying it to jobs and U.S. competition with China. Aviation Jobs: Yeager Airport hired Dean Selby as director of general aviation, aiming to strengthen services for business and private aircraft operators. Banking Moves: First Community Bank promoted three commercial banking leaders in North Carolina. Gas Prices Watch: Week ending Aug. 1 reports show West Virginia fuel prices easing from spring highs, with county-by-county lows tracked by GasBuddy.
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