AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOpportunity Zones: Federal approval clears 141 Alabama census tracts in 66 counties for a new investment-incentive program starting Jan. 1, 2027. The designations include Selma, Montgomery and several Black Belt communities. Alabama Power Dispute: A Shelby County judge is weighing the utility’s request to keep a landowner and supporters away from crews building a transmission line across his property; the judge said he would rule quickly. Public Accountability: A state audit flagged $254,000 in excess payments to Birmingham Schools fitness vendors. Decatur’s city attorney, meanwhile, continues to deny a news outlet’s request for police-chief emails about the Flock camera system. Courts: The Alabama Supreme Court upheld a $900,000 verdict against Walmart over a clerk’s sale of alcohol to a driver using a fake ID who later killed a pedestrian. Legislature: Senate Republicans nominated Garlan Gudger for another term as president pro tempore and chose April Weaver as majority leader, making her the first woman to hold the post. Election Fallout: Democrats made gains in legislative races, though Republicans retained control; voters also approved four constitutional amendments.
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