AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDeath Penalty: Gov. Kay Ivey commuted Toforest Johnson’s death sentence to life without parole, citing doubts about whether the evidence was strong enough to justify execution. She said the decision does not establish his innocence. Election 2026: A Gray Media/Alabama Daily News poll puts Republican Tommy Tuberville ahead of Democrat Doug Jones 51% to 40% in the governor’s race; Republican candidates also lead by at least 13 points in statewide contests. Grocery Tax: Republican legislative leaders say eliminating the remaining state grocery tax will top their 2027 agenda. Jones has accused them of making an election-year move after years in power. Education Funding: Ivey awarded $27 million for capital projects: $22 million for Auburn University and $5 million for the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences. Auburn says its share will establish the Kay Ivey Institute for Civic Leadership. Data Center Dispute: Lowndes County residents are protesting a 20-year tax abatement for a proposed hyperscale data center, and the county commission is facing a lawsuit over its approval.
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