AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTransportation Investment: Alabama awarded Scott Bridge Company a $167 million contract to replace Tuscaloosa’s Woolsey Finnell Bridge and widen McFarland Boulevard; construction is expected to start in early 2027. Manufacturing Growth: Gov. Kay Ivey awarded $1 million for a water line supporting Lockheed Martin’s expansion in Troy, while Hyundai’s $500 million Alabama hybrid-manufacturing plan advances. Data Center Debate: Lowndes County approved a 20-year tax abatement worth about $1.15 billion for a proposed Nvidia-backed data center, drawing pushback from residents. Huntsville Expansion: PPG plans to invest $70 million in its aerospace operations, adding to Alabama’s manufacturing base. Trade and Workforce: Port of Mobile revenue reached a record after the channel expansion, and Shelton State’s Worlds of Work expo connected students with regional employers and career paths. Higher Education: The University of Alabama’s Rising Tide 2.0 campaign closed with $2.1 billion in fundraising commitments.
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