AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSTEM Workforce Push: Gov. Kay Ivey named new leaders to the Alabama STEM Council executive committee, bringing business, education, aerospace, IT, and manufacturing voices to expand STEM and workforce training statewide. Housing & Homebuilding: Sen. Katie Britt backed Senate passage of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, sending a major housing package back to the House aimed at boosting homeownership access. Alabama Labor Snapshot: Alabama’s unemployment rate rose to 3% in May while wages hit record highs, with gains reported across construction, leisure and hospitality, and government. Real Estate Momentum: Alabama home sales and median prices climbed in May, with the Alabama Association of Realtors citing lower mortgage rates as a tailwind heading into summer. Manufacturing Education Pipeline: L3Harris is expanding solid rocket motor facilities in Huntsville, reinforcing Alabama’s aerospace and defense manufacturing growth. Local Business Permits: Sam’s Club renovations in Auburn added to the list of $1M+ building permits, signaling continued retail investment. Plastics Fight: Alabama joined a multistate lawsuit challenging California’s plastics packaging law, arguing it will raise costs for everyday goods. Community Health: Hospice of the Valley earned a 2026 Best of Alabama Award, highlighting nonprofit end-of-life care in the region.
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