AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDiesel Policy Fight: The White House is weighing ways to cut soaring diesel prices, including easing rules on red-dyed diesel sales—an approach that could let some buyers avoid the federal fuel tax—while still considering options like export limits or a broader export ban. State Tax Update: Alabama’s new vapor products excise tax kicks in Oct. 1, charging 10 cents per milliliter and requiring wholesalers and retailers to register and report through My Alabama Taxes. College Sports Law: The U.S. Senate is set to vote on the Protect College Sports Act, which would give the NCAA authority to enforce uniform national rules on eligibility and realignment, with an antitrust exemption tied to a recent revenue-sharing settlement. Alabama Politics & Culture: An Alabama op-ed argues the state needs a new college, while another commentary targets Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s latest “furries” remarks and the GOP’s broader messaging problems. Public Safety (Regional): Kentucky State Police issued a Blue Alert after a trooper-involved shooting on I-65 in Warren County, searching for a bluish-gray Honda Civic with an Alabama temporary tag.
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