AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSchool Energy: DeKalb County Schools says Plainview High’s new solar installation should cut electricity costs by about 46%, freeing funds for other needs. Space and Defense: Gov. Kay Ivey has put Huntsville forward to host the proposed U.S. Space Academy, building on the city’s aerospace expertise. Raytheon also won multibillion-dollar contracts to increase interceptor production at facilities including Huntsville. Alabama Manufacturing: PPG plans a $70 million expansion of its Huntsville aerospace site. Forestry: Alabama landowners can apply by Oct. 22 for cost-share grants of up to $10,000 to reduce southern pine beetle risks. Retail and Recovery: A $115.5 million Costco project in Irondale has set an opening date, while Alabama and Florida Panhandle ports have returned to operation after Hurricane Isaias.
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