AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDefense & Manufacturing: Lockheed Martin won a $35.8B THAAD procurement that will ramp interceptor production, with Alabama facilities tied to the broader missile-defense buildout. Transportation Funding: Rep. Robert Aderholt announced a $16.17M federal BUILD grant to replace the Swayback Bridge on Hustleville Road in Marshall County, aiming to improve safety and reliability. Energy & Consumer Costs: AAA says the national gas average is down for a fifth straight week, sitting around $3.91 a gallon ahead of Independence Day travel. Workforce & Education: Alabama expands Workforce Pell eligibility for short-term job training and credentials, while an eHBCU course-sharing partnership lets students at Alabama State University access classes from other HBCUs without transferring. Local Business & Public Safety: A fire destroyed the Silk World wholesale-florist warehouse in Austell, shutting down Veterans Memorial Highway as crews worked hotspots. Data Center Security: Cargo thieves targeted AI data center supplies, with reports tying stolen copper spools to Alabama before being moved out of state. Politics & Business Climate: Trump administration signals it won’t renew USMCA in its current form, raising concerns about higher prices and job impacts.
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