AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAlabama Privacy Update: Alabama enacted the Alabama Personal Data Protection Act, signed by Gov. Kay Ivey and set to take effect May 1, 2027, with coverage for businesses processing data of 25,000+ Alabama consumers or earning 25%+ of gross revenue from selling personal data. Energy Assistance: Ivey awarded $6.3M+ in Weatherization Assistance Program grants to cut home energy bills, including $510,759 for Hale County-area agencies. Artificial Reefs: ADCNR deployed the 408-foot Argosy VI as the latest Alabama Artificial Reef Zone addition off Orange Beach, joining other large shipwreck reefs to boost fishing and diving. Data Centers & Power: Google announced a $1.5B Jackson County data center expansion tied to clean power plans, while a separate report highlights how heat can strain grids and trigger outages. Ag & Food Policy: Arizona signed the “Andy Groseta Act” requiring labels for cell-cultivated meat—an example of how state rules are moving alongside federal approvals. Fuel Watch: GasBuddy reported a low premium price of $3.64 in Montgomery County and $3.53 midgrade in Lee County for the week ending June 27.
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