AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWorkforce Leadership: Kevin Taylor was named the new executive director of Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT), continuing a decades-long career with the organization after Ed Castile’s retirement. Food Safety: Publix recalled GreenWise Organic IQF frozen blueberries (10-oz bags, lot code 60401, best-by Feb. 9, 2028) tied to a multistate E. coli O145 outbreak affecting Alabama and seven other states; customers are told to discard or return for a refund. Public Safety & Training Infrastructure: Orange Beach is advancing construction of a new fire training facility that will add a burn tower and expand surf rescue operations, easing overcrowded offices. Local Construction & Mobility: Foley began the final 1.25-mile gap in its Alabama 59 pedestrian corridor, funded in part by a federal Transportation Alternatives Program grant. Insurance Regulation: Alabama Department of Insurance appointed Thomas M. McCarthy as Senior PBM Regulatory Counsel to support enforcement and oversight of pharmacy benefit manager compliance. Retail Savings: Alabama’s back-to-school sales tax holiday runs July 17–19, with expanded exemption limits for school supplies, clothing, computers and books. Energy & Industry Signals: A new utility trust study finds energy providers’ brand trust plateaued in early 2026, with declines tied to customer focus and company reputation. State Environment Watch: ALDOT is seeking federal permission to fill wetlands and streams for the Birmingham Northern Beltline phase north of Birmingham, drawing criticism over impacts to sensitive areas.
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