AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMississippi Energy & Infrastructure: FERC approved the $1.7 billion Mississippi Crossing gas pipeline, a 208-mile project running through 10 Mississippi counties into Alabama, promising 750 temporary jobs during construction. Mississippi Economy: Bishopric Industries is expanding in Natchez with a $5.75 million investment and 28 new jobs, supported by state incentives and local partners. Public Health: A multistate Salmonella egg recall linked to nearly 100 illnesses and 26 hospitalizations covers more than 19 million eggs, with affected cartons sold under brands including Kroger and Brookshire’s and with sell-by dates running through Aug. 17. Consumer Safety: Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch joined a 43-state coalition in a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic drug price-fixing, with additional settlements totaling about $96.5 million from other companies. Education Policy: The Trump administration moved forward with a Head Start overhaul that would roll back many federal regulations, shifting more decisions to local centers. Local Transportation: In Gautier, leaders are asking drivers to report when stopped trains block intersections as the city pursues overpass plans.
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