AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWorkforce & Costs: NFIB says Alabama small businesses are still struggling to fill jobs even as the Small Business Employment Index stayed flat in May, while labor costs hit the highest level in the survey’s history. Energy Prices: GasBuddy reports diesel is cheapest in Clarke County at $5.29 (week ending May 30) and in Lee County at $4.49, underscoring continued volatility tied to global oil and refinery conditions. Agriculture & Federal Funding: Alabama agriculture officials are urging meat processors to apply for USDA Rural Development beef processing expansion grants (MPPEP 4), with applications due Aug. 7. Defense & Tech: Huntsville-based Astrion won a $349.4M Navy framework contract supporting unmanned maritime systems through 2034. Health Care Finance: Jackson Hospital’s leaders warn of possible closure by July if a Blue Cross deal isn’t reached, while records suggest financial trouble predates the current dispute. Education & Politics: ALFA endorsed Emily Jones for State Board of Education, Place 8, as NAACP launches a “Out of Bounds” push urging college athletes to back voting-rights efforts amid redistricting fights. Business Growth: A new ABC of Alabama study says commercial construction drives over $20B in Alabama economic activity and supports 223,000 jobs.
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