AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEducation & School Choice: Gov. Kay Ivey says Alabama’s CHOOSE Act is fully funded for 2026-27, with more than 34,000 approved students unlocking over $174 million in Education Savings Accounts via ClassWallet. Public Safety & Accountability: Ivey also appointed ATF veteran Jennifer Rudden Conway to the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles, filling a seat left by Darryl Littleton. Death Penalty Clemency Push: A new coalition, “We The Jury,” is urging Ivey to grant clemency to death row inmates sentenced through judicial override, pointing to Alabama’s past use of the practice. Election Law Watch: A Supreme Court ruling upheld state grace periods for counting certain postmarked mail-in ballots, a decision that could shape how Alabama and other states handle election administration. Health Costs Debate: A national policy discussion highlights that both parties lack a comprehensive plan to fix the health cost crisis—setting up a major midterm talking point. Federal Tech & Defense: Lockheed Martin’s $35 billion THAAD contract is set to boost interceptor production, with Alabama facilities tied to the ramp-up. Holiday Safety: Alabama officials are reminding residents to follow fireworks rules and basic precautions ahead of July 4.
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