AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHospital Leadership: Huntsville Hospital Health System CEO Jeff Samz was elected chair of the Alabama Hospital Association Board of Trustees, tasked with helping hospitals strengthen access, quality and long-term sustainability across the state. College Sports Policy: A bipartisan Protect College Sports Act (SAFE Act) cleared committee and is headed to the U.S. Senate floor, with a major debate over athlete compensation, NCAA governance and enforcement. Manufacturing & Defense Tech: NASA tested an in-orbit refueling docking component developed with L3Harris at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, a step toward deep-space missions. Data & Cybersecurity: AssuranceAmerica says a breach may have exposed sensitive data for at least 1.1 million people across seven states, including Social Security numbers. Alabama Business & Jobs: The SBA opened low-interest disaster loans for Alabama small businesses and nonprofits hit by the Dec. 1, 2025 drought, with coverage across dozens of counties. Local Economy/Environment: Alabama is seeking a U.S. Army Corps permit to fill wetlands and streams for the Northern Beltline highway project north of Birmingham, drawing environmental pushback. Consumer Watch: A viral report alleges an AT&T store upgrade removed a grandfathered $20 plan and added charges, highlighting how phone-service changes can get costly fast.
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