AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoJobs and Wages: Alabama added 24,300 jobs over the past year, but unemployment edged up to 3.5% in September from 2.8% a year earlier. Tax and Household Costs: Republican leaders say they want to eliminate the state grocery tax in 2027; Birmingham ranks third among 100 cities for grocery costs as a share of household income. Infrastructure: ALDOT awarded $167 million to replace the Woolsey Finnell Bridge and widen US-82 in Tuscaloosa, while Birmingham, Trussville and Norfolk Southern unveiled plans to reduce rail-crossing delays. Business Investment: Comedian Katt Williams is developing Kemet Movie Works at the former Fort McClellan, aiming to create a production base for film and television. Retail and Fuel: Crumbl is preparing a $1.99 value offer amid weak sales and store closures, including its Montgomery location. Alabama’s average gas price fell 9.4 cents over the past week to $3.86 a gallon.
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