AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Safety: Walmart, Target, Whole Foods and other major grocers are recalling jalapeño-linked Salmonella products after 345 illnesses in 27 states, with Alabama among the distribution states. Public Safety & Privacy: Red Bay City Council will hold a special Aug. 17 meeting on residents’ concerns about Flock license-plate surveillance cameras and a proposed license plate recognition policy. Energy Infrastructure: FERC has granted construction permission for the 208-mile Mississippi Crossing natural gas pipeline, running from Greenville, Miss., to Butler, Ala., with local leaders weighing jobs against environmental worries. Workforce Development: West Alabama’s WOW (Worlds of Work) returns Oct. 14-15 at Shelton State, with sponsor/exhibitor registration open for 4,000+ students exploring local careers. Local Business & Real Estate: Evanston is considering a vacancy tax and a retail incubator to address a reported 21% downtown commercial vacancy rate. Healthcare Policy: Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed a bill allowing eminent domain to seize Norwood Hospital and transfer/lease it to a qualified nonprofit to restart stalled construction. Defense & Industry: Lockheed Martin touts a surge in missile-defense business, including PAC-3 and THAAD contracts, as it reports major Q2 gains.
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