AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBack-to-School Cost Relief: Gov. Patrick Morrisey is pushing West Virginia’s four-day sales tax holiday (midnight July 31 through Aug. 3), waiving the 6% state sales tax on qualifying school items like clothing/footwear ($125 or less), supplies ($50 or less), instructional materials ($20 or less), sports gear ($150 or less), and laptops/tablets ($500 or less). Higher-Ed Housing Deal: WVU will assume full ownership of the University Place apartment complex in Morgantown after a settlement reached in a 2024 lawsuit, with student operations expected to stay the same and project financing retired. Outdoor Economy Funding: Beckley’s Office of Outdoor Economic Development is getting $2,500 from the Truist West Virginia Foundation to expand bike racks across the New River Gorge recreation footprint. Wildlife Health Tool: West Virginia DNR launched an online system for residents to report sick, injured, or dead wildlife, aiming to spot disease outbreaks earlier. Food Safety Watch: The multistate Cyclospora outbreak tied to recalled Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce continues to spread, with Michigan reporting about 1 in 1,000 people affected. Local Business Growth: Village Caregiving says it opened seven new locations in 1H 2026, adding 160 caregiving jobs and expanding services to more seniors and veterans.
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