AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorker Rights Watch: Oxfam ranks Georgia 46th for worker protections, citing low minimum wages and “right-to-work” limits on unions—an issue that also drags down Alabama and other Southern states. Energy & Industry: Diversified Energy agreed to buy Permian operator Birch in a roughly $1.8 billion deal, signaling continued capital flow into U.S. oil basins. Steel Supply Chain: Hyundai Steel and POSCO broke ground on a $5.8 billion Louisiana electric arc furnace mill, aiming to localize automotive steel sheet production and reduce tariff risk. Elections & Mail Voting: The Trump administration again urged the U.S. Supreme Court to lift a block on new USPS mail-ballot rules as Alabama prepares to send ballots soon, raising concerns about voter access. Local Business & Tourism: Gulf Shores/Orange Beach tourism reported $739 million in lodging revenue through July—$60 million ahead of last year—supporting tens of thousands of jobs. Consumer Alerts: Walmart frozen berry recalls expanded to additional Great Value products in 16 states over possible E. coli contamination. Alabama Fraud Signals: BBB Scam Tracker shows multiple Alabama cities with elevated scam reports in July, including Huntsville and Birmingham at the top of the state list.
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