Consumer Data & Enforcement: New York AG Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition in a $2.3 million settlement with Labcorp over a 2019 breach tied to its debt collector AMCA, with reforms aimed at tightening data security and vendor data-sharing. Public Health & Food Safety: A new recall warns of alfalfa sprouting seeds potentially contaminated with STEC and/or Salmonella, tied to an ongoing multi-state outbreak investigation. Telecom & Seniors: Verizon has petitioned the FCC to end copper landline service in 18 states, drawing pushback from a retirees group that says it could harm older residents and union maintenance jobs. Railroad Jobs: A CSX union warns planned maintenance-of-way furloughs could become permanent, citing potential safety and deferred maintenance risks for workers across West Virginia and beyond. Energy Costs (Gas Watch): GasBuddy price reports show West Virginia regular gas averaging $4.22 in the week ending Sept. 19, with local lows like $3.99 in Summers County; diesel averages $6.12 statewide. Local Water Protection: Beckley Water is adopting two-mile highway stretches near its treatment plants under the Adopt-A-Highway program as part of source water protection efforts. Workforce & Education: A new scholarship was established for Preston County students, and WVU is pushing teacher recruitment and retention initiatives. Business Development: Frontieras North America selected Kiewit for front-end engineering and design on a Mason County facility, advancing its West Virginia project. Sports Betting Consumer Alert: The BBB highlights scams targeting bettors, including withdrawal problems and fake “picks” sellers.