AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDefense & Manufacturing: The U.S. is scrambling to replenish thinning Patriot and THAAD interceptor stocks as Iran tensions rise, with Lockheed Martin awarded a up to $58.6B contract to expand PAC-3 MSE production. Aerospace & Training: Jax State and Sanders Flight Training Center received ACHE approval to start instruction for Jax State’s Aviation bachelor’s at the Jasper site in fall 2026. Logistics & Jobs: Trump’s “Freedom Haulers” campaign expands veteran CDL waiver eligibility to 24 months and pairs recruitment with enforcement against improperly licensed drivers. Food Safety: Publix expanded its recall of GreenWise frozen organic blueberries and mixed berries in eight states including Alabama after possible E. coli contamination sickened 12 people and hospitalized four. Aviation Infrastructure: ALDOT awarded $3.1M+ in airport improvement grants across 12 Alabama airports, including Fayette Municipal Airport. Business Fraud Crackdown: Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen signed a DOJ data-sharing deal to help detect fraudulent business filings. Local Growth: Gadsden approved incentives for a Dutch Bros drive-through and moved forward on multiple city infrastructure and facility changes. Manufacturing Leadership: Manufacture Alabama added ArcelorMittal Calvert and Evonik leaders to its board. Energy & Data Centers: A national study maps landslide exposure at 6.5M Americans, while Alabama communities continue organizing against data center buildouts.
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