AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWorkforce & Training: Alabama’s Academy of Craft Training is nearing 1,000 students across four campuses, with last year’s pipeline showing 727 internships, 43,000+ work hours, and 216 seniors moving straight into jobs. Industrial Growth: RTF Project Services plans a $2.2 million operational facility expansion in Bay Minette Industrial Park, targeting about 140 jobs. Energy Prices: Diesel pricing in Alabama remains elevated, with Bullock County’s lowest reported spot at $5.19 per gallon for the week ending Aug. 15. State Outdoors Tech: Alabama launched a redesigned My Outdoor Alabama license system for anglers and hunters, replacing a 20-year platform and rolling out Aug. 24. Consumer Fraud Watch: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Grant tied for 9th among Alabama cities for July scam reports, with employment scams leading. Public Policy & Utilities: A new Alabama law on credit card fees starts Sept. 1, exempting them from sales tax. Defense & Procurement: Hanwha Group plans $299 million in investments into U.S. defense subsidiaries as it expands its land-defense footprint.
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