AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCapital Markets & Housing: U.S. home-flipping profits kept sliding in Q2 as investors completed more flips but earned smaller returns, with typical gross profit down to about $60,526 and returns narrowing to 21.5%. Energy & Industry: Ultium’s battery push continues in Tennessee, with reports of major investment and job growth tied to EV battery production. Local Business & Growth: Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers opened a new Greeneville location, expanding quick-service auto maintenance and tire offerings. Health & Workforce: Goodlabs and Blood Assurance expanded free blood testing to additional Tennessee donor centers, aiming to boost access to health panels for donors. Public Policy & Legal: Tennessee’s botched execution of Christa Pike renewed scrutiny of lethal injection methods, with the governor pausing executions and ordering a third-party review. Community & Governance: Greeneville’s water utility is set to receive a $21.1 million federal grant to repair storm-damaged intake infrastructure. Education & Access: A debate continues over how rural students get “workforce readiness” versus broader college preparation, with Tennessee State University highlighting the role of student voice in evaluating programs.
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