AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDefense & Manufacturing: Lockheed Martin broke ground on an 87,000-square-foot THAAD munitions production center in Pike County, aiming to nearly double space and add jobs over the next three years as missile-defense demand climbs. Workforce & Wages: Alabama’s unemployment ticked up to 2.8% in April, but construction hit its highest employment level since 2008 and manufacturing wages set a new record above $1,400 a week. Politics & Gambling: National sports-betting money—via a DraftKings/FanDuel-backed super PAC—poured into Alabama GOP primaries, helping shape who will fight next over lottery and sports wagering. Weather: A West Alabama flood watch remains in effect through Tuesday night, with heavy rain possible in spots. Local Growth: Habitat for Humanity in Tuscaloosa is putting a young trades graduate on a path to homeownership, hiring her as a supervisor while she builds her own house. Coastal Planning: Gulf Shores crews are moving ahead on Laguna Cove Nature Park, pairing habitat restoration with boardwalks and low-impact public access.
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