AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoStorm Recovery: Alabamians hit by recent storms can call 2-1-1 or text their ZIP code to 898-211 for help while FEMA and state officials assess damage. A federal disaster declaration has not yet been approved. Jobs and Wages: Alabama added 24,300 jobs over the past year, but September unemployment edged up to 3.5%, from 3.4% in August. Transportation: Birmingham, Trussville and Norfolk Southern unveiled a plan to close nine rail crossings and build underpasses to ease delays and improve emergency access. State Politics: Alabama GOP leaders say they’ll seek to end the state grocery tax in 2027. Voters will also decide three school-related constitutional amendments in November. Courts and Prisons: The Alabama Supreme Court ordered a new review of immunity for the officer involved in Stephen Perkins’ shooting; separately, a missed construction deadline has delayed the new Elmore County prison. Crimson Tide: Alabama fell 26-10 at Tennessee, dropping to No. 13 in the AP poll, and now turns to Saturday’s home game against Texas A&M. Receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams’ status remains uncertain after knee surgery.
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