AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAntitrust & Drug Prices: Michigan AG Dana Nessel and a coalition of 43 states announced a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic-drug price-fixing and reduced competition; if approved, Sandoz would pay about $469 million, with injunctive reforms and a possible 2027 trial looming. Mississippi Courts & Justice: Ocean Springs teen Nolan Wells’ death investigation continues as authorities pursue additional charges tied to alleged “die” threats, renewing debate over race and justice in Mississippi. Local Government & Housing: Hattiesburg City Council approved its 2026-2027 HUD Annual Action Plan, plus a DUI enforcement grant and a Midtown streetscape contract amendment. Environment & Pipelines: The Southern Environmental Law Center sued the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over permits it says let pipeline builders bypass key environmental protections, including a gas line crossing the Black Belt. Shipbuilding in Mississippi: HD Hyundai launched a pilot at Ingalls Shipbuilding using an “intelligent welding” system to boost productivity and worker safety, building on a SAS 2025 cooperation deal with Huntington Ingalls. Public Safety: An Amtrak train struck a vehicle near Hazlehurst, killing the driver; investigators say the cause remains under review. Agriculture: MSU Extension and partners set a free Muscadine Field Day Aug. 27 in Carriere, covering pests, cultivar selection, and new hybrid grape research.
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