AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHealthcare & Consumer Relief: The White House says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including Alabama, will get $500 refunds tied to alleged Obamacare “user fee” overcharges from the Biden era. Energy & Infrastructure: A new Oak Ridge/Idaho National Lab study estimates existing U.S. dams could unlock an extra 15.2 terawatt-hours of hydropower annually via retrofits. Local Government & Data Centers: Foley, Alabama approved a six-month moratorium on data centers, crypto-mining, and similar uses while it studies zoning, environmental impacts, and utility requirements. Coastal Restoration: Mobile County updates highlight ongoing Dauphin Island Causeway and Salt Aire shoreline restoration work, with completion targeted for 2027. Industrial Growth: Huntsville’s Limestone County Greenbrier Commerce Center is adding 262,880 sq. ft. of Class A space, aimed at an August 2027 opening. Fuel Prices Watch: GasBuddy reports the lowest premium gas deals in Alabama counties, including $4.17 in Montgomery County and $4.30 in Houston County for the week ending Sept. 5. Business & Power Politics: A new “Wired for Profit” look at Alabama Power’s influence details how lawmakers tried to tighten utility regulation during spring break.
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