AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAlabama Politics: U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer won Alabama’s 6th Congressional District GOP special primary, beating Case Dixon 86%-14%, and will face Democrat Maurice Mercer in November. Congressional Map Fallout: Democrats Shomari Figures and Terri Sewell won unopposed in redrawn districts, while Republicans picked Rhett Marques for the 2nd District GOP nomination to challenge Figures. Defense & Shipbuilding: Hanwha’s U.S. push is back in focus as a Hanwha unit offered more than $1B for Austal USA, with due diligence underway for Mobile-area and other shipyard assets. Local Education: Birmingham City Council approved $3.5M to expand Small Magic early literacy and childhood education, growing the program from 90 children to about 1,500. Energy & Recreation: TVA funding helped expand accessible outdoor recreation at Lake Guntersville State Park with a mobility all-terrain vehicle for visitors. Business & Compliance: FinCEN finalized a rule exempting U.S. companies from Corporate Transparency Act beneficial ownership reporting. Public Health: Taylor Farms expanded jalapeño-related salmonella recalls tied to a multistate outbreak, including products sold at major retailers.
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