AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAlabama Business Fraud Crackdown: Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen signed a DOJ data-sharing memo to help investigators spot fraudulent business filings faster, using publicly available business and UCC records. Food Safety: Publix expanded its recall of GreenWise frozen organic blueberries and mixed berries across eight states, including Alabama, after E. coli concerns tied to a Chile supplier. Aviation Funding: ALDOT awarded more than $3.1M in airport improvement grants statewide, including Fayette’s Richard Arthur Field for perimeter fencing and hangar work. Workforce & Growth: Manufacture Alabama added ArcelorMittal Calvert and Evonik leaders to its board, strengthening manufacturing, safety, and corporate responsibility leadership. Energy & Infrastructure: A new national study estimates 6.5M Americans live in buildings in landslide hazard zones, with rural communities facing the biggest exposure. Local Business Incentives: Gadsden approved a tax incentive for a Dutch Bros drive-through, supporting another retail/restaurant expansion in Alabama. National Economy Watch: US News released its 2026 best-states rankings, with Alabama appearing in the lower half overall. Data Center Debate: Coverage highlights how communities are pushing back on large data centers, with Alabama residents also organizing against new projects.
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