AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLabor Market: Alabama’s unemployment rate rose to 3.5% in September, a five-year high, as the number of employed residents fell by 2,080. Banking: Regions Financial reported $611 million in third-quarter earnings and hinted it may consider acquisitions in 2027. Investment: Callan JMB announced $28 million in pharmaceutical equipment for Montgomery’s Atlas Complex, while McWane opened a glass-lining facility in Alabama. Trade and Tourism: The Port of Mobile reported record revenue after its channel expansion; Cheaha State Park also dedicated a new 32-room lodge, with reservations expected to open in November. Tax Policy: Alabama Republicans unveiled a plan to eliminate the remaining grocery tax, while a proposed Lowndes County data-center tax break is drawing backlash.
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