AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHemp Court Win: A Foley-area hemp retailer beat the state after a Baldwin County judge dismissed with prejudice a case tied to seized cash and products, saying the items were verified hemp via certificates of analysis. Data Center Push: Canadian firm Beacon says it plans the Calvert Infrastructure Hub outside Calvert in Mobile County, with two buildings and an on-site substation on 95 acres, aiming for a first building to come online next year. Insurance Regulation: Alabama’s Department of Insurance lifted a 16-month moratorium on new captive insurers after a June 1 law raised capital requirements and tightened rules for captives and risk retention groups. Higher Education Business: Troy University named Steve Grice interim dean of the Sorrell College of Business as leadership transitions continue. Energy & Costs: GasBuddy reports Elmore County’s lowest regular price at $3.35/gallon for the week ending June 27, with Alabama’s statewide average regular gas at $3.47. Food Safety: Publix recalled GreenWise frozen organic IQF blueberries sold in eight states, including Alabama, after E. coli O145 linked illnesses. Power Restoration Watch: Nearly 100,000 customers were reported without power after the holiday weekend, with crews working to restore service.
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