AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHousing & Policy: Sen. Katie Britt helped push the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act through the Senate on an 85-5 vote, sending it back to the House as Alabama families chase more attainable homeownership. STEM & Workforce: Gov. Ivey named new leaders to the Alabama STEM Council executive committee, including business and industry reps from Regions Bank, Airbus, GreenPoint Ag and ArcelorMittal Calvert, aiming to expand skills pipelines for a fast-changing economy. Alabama Economy: Alabama’s unemployment rate rose to 3% in May, while wages hit a record high, with gains reported in construction, leisure and hospitality, and government. Real Estate: The Alabama Association of Realtors says May home sales and median prices climbed, citing lower mortgage rates and “strong momentum” heading into summer. Local Business & Community: Coastal Alabama Business Chamber marked 45 years supporting Gulf Shores and Orange Beach growth, with advocacy and more than 120 events annually. Education Expansion: Nunez Community College will launch Plaquemines Parish’s first higher-education program this fall, starting with dual-enrollment welding and electrical courses at a temporary site. Sports & College Reform: Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized the Protect College Sports Act as Congress getting too deep into college athletics, arguing for narrower federal rules on eligibility, transfers and scholarships.
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