AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoManufacturing & Jobs: Italian synthetic leather maker Vulcaflex will open its first U.S. facility in Auburn, a nearly $70M investment expected to create 130 jobs, with construction underway at Auburn Technology Park West. Workforce Development: Alabama Secretary of Workforce Greg Reed and Rep. Ben Robbins toured the EARTH hub in Sylacauga, a rural workforce model built on the former Avondale Mills site and designed to bundle childcare, transportation, and training. Energy & Reliability: Appalachian Power said more than 1,200 customers remain without electricity in West Virginia after severe storms, with mutual-aid crews including from Alabama working to restore service. Business & Consumer: Target Circle Deal Days return June 23-26, offering up to 45% off select items while letting Alabama shoppers direct giving to local nonprofits. Elections & Governance: A new poll shows Rep. Rhett Marques leading Alabama’s 2nd District GOP special primary field ahead of the Aug. 11 vote. Legal/Health Care: A federal bankruptcy judge criticized Jackson Hospital executives’ claims about Blue Cross Blue Shield Alabama, calling their arguments “disingenuous” and linking the hospital’s troubles to “self-harm.” Economy Watch: AAA reports the national gas average dipped below $4 as summer travel ramps up.
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