AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoObamacare Refunds: The White House says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including Mississippi, will get $500 checks after “user fees” on Healthcare.gov overcharged premiums. Mississippi Jobs & Defense: General Atomics is investing $87 million in Lee County, adding 125 jobs and a new 200,000-square-foot facility to expand precision-weapon production. NOAA Research Boost: NOAA selected Mississippi State to host the Northern Gulf research institute (CINGA), with up to $100 million over five years for coastal and ocean work. Workforce & Industry: HII highlighted workforce pipelines at Delta Fest 2026, pointing to its apprentice school and academy programs tied to shipbuilding demand. Local Culture: A new Lighthouse Park pathway in Pascagoula traces nearly 300 years of city history with interpretive signs. Public Safety: The CPSC expanded a recall of battery-powered light-up toys due to button-battery burn risk, including items sold in Mississippi. Community Events: Mississippi State’s Institute for the Humanities announced a fall lineup starting Sept. 24 with Lee Bains and more public programs.
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