AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMississippi Child Welfare Fight: AG Lynn Fitch says the state has filed motions to end long-running federal oversight of Mississippi’s child welfare system tied to the 2004 Olivia Y. case, arguing the focus has shifted to paperwork and legal costs instead of children’s needs. Delta Agriculture Push: The Delta Council’s 91st annual meeting in Stoneville put farm costs and the next farm bill front and center, with leaders urging Washington support for producers. PFAS and Industrial Pressure: MPCA filed a new lawsuit against 3M over ongoing “forever chemical” contamination, keeping the spotlight on groundwater and river impacts. Energy Watch: Gas prices stayed volatile statewide in the week ending May 2, with multiple counties reporting their lowest pump points in the mid-$3 to low-$5 range depending on grade. Workforce & Growth: LSU added five staff members for 2026-27, while MSU broke ground on a poultry feed mill aimed at boosting research and training.
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