AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoCapital Punishment: Gov. Kay Ivey commuted Toforest Johnson’s death sentence to life without parole, citing concerns about the evidence in his 1995 murder conviction. The decision does not overturn the conviction, and Johnson’s attorneys say they will keep seeking a new trial. Economic Development: Ivey announced Nucor will invest $60 million in its Decatur facility, expanding utility-pole production and adding 60 jobs. Election 2026: A new poll puts Tommy Tuberville ahead of Doug Jones 51% to 40% in the governor’s race. In Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, Rep. Shomari Figures is targeting Republican challenger Rhett Marques over his vote for the 2019 gas-tax increase. Taxes: Alabama Republicans say they plan to eliminate the remaining 2% state grocery tax in 2027. Education and Law: Applications are open for Alabama’s four tuition-free specialty public high schools for 2027-28. The state has also joined a Supreme Court fight over religious exemptions to school vaccine requirements.
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