AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy Prices Watch: GasBuddy data for the week ending May 30 shows Clarke County’s lowest regular at $4.07/gal (Alabama average $4.02) and Shelby County’s lowest premium at $4.35/gal (county premium average $4.88), with similar volatility across Baldwin midgrade ($4.04) and Butler diesel ($4.99). Small Business Relief: The SBA opened low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Georgia drought losses starting Dec. 15, 2025, with eligibility also extending to parts of Alabama and other states for working capital and bills. College Sports Policy: Alabama-linked voices are weighing in as Congress debates the Protect College Sports Act, with Nick Saban urging federal “order” while the SEC pushes back. Local Business & Community: Cullman County Public Library’s June 8 Summer Reading Kickoff Block Party will feature local vendors and partners, while Selma’s Main Street Alabama designation adds another economic development boost for the downtown corridor. Public Finance Pressure: A new report warns Social Security retirement benefits could face an average $500/month cut by 2032 if lawmakers don’t act, with impacts varying by state.
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