AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoElection Runoffs: Alabama voters head to the polls Tuesday, June 16, for GOP House and Senate runoffs after May turnout lagged—Gov. Kay Ivey is urging supporters to show up. Alabama Senate Race: In the Barry Moore vs. Jared Hudson GOP runoff, Moore leaned on endorsements while Hudson’s camp pushed “D.C. insider” attacks ahead of Election Day. Local Politics: State Rep. Alicia Escott Lumpkin says Juandalynn Givan didn’t attend a Democratic Party hearing tied to a lawsuit over eligibility, as filings also seek a judge’s recusal. Defense Economy: Lockheed Martin’s Troy expansion adds an 87,000-square-foot munitions center to ramp THAAD interceptor production, underscoring Alabama’s role in rebuilding the defense industrial base. Healthcare Funding: Rep. Robert Aderholt secured $35 million for Alabama hospitals and health centers, including $22.1 million for rural facilities. Animal Welfare: A Wisconsin beagle research facility is closing; remaining dogs are being transferred to a rescue group with Alabama campuses also taking some animals. Sports (CWS): Alabama’s season ended in Omaha after a 14-2 loss to Texas; Adrian Rodriguez powered the Longhorns with seven RBI and a cycle.
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