AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRESTORE Act Funding: Gov. Kay Ivey announced the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council approved $87 million for Alabama from a $403M Gulf-wide restoration package tied to the Deepwater Horizon spill, aimed at coastal waterways, communities, and jobs. Construction & Labor: A major Montgomery-based Caddell Construction probe is underway after AP interviews say foreign workers on a $350M U.S. consulate in Milan were paid under $2 an hour, with allegations of wage deductions and long shifts; Italian prosecutors have arrested two managers. Public Safety Needs: Selma’s interim police chief told city leaders the department needs more vehicles and repairs, citing a “police graveyard” of cars out of service and major station issues. Energy & Prices: AAA reports pump prices falling for a third straight week, with the national average regular price around $4.12. Food Safety: The FDA recalled Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers in 21 states, including Alabama, over possible metal contamination. Defense Contract: NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic awarded BL Harbert International a $156.1M contract for recruit barracks at Parris Island, scheduled through June 2030.
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