AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHealth Policy: Mississippi’s Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney is pushing short-term health plans via a private exchange as ACA marketplace subsidies expire, while experts warn the “loophole” could leave more residents uninsured. Auto & Safety: A new SmartAsset look puts Mississippi at the top for uninsured drivers, raising the odds that crashes land on uninsured-motorist coverage. Economic Development: Leflore County’s board is split on matching funds for an industrial park grant tied to environmental studies on more than 1,000 acres. Food Industry: The FDA upgraded a multistate egg recall to Class I after Salmonella concerns, affecting more than 38 million eggs. Energy & Costs: AAA reports the national gas average is back rising to about $4.07 as crude stays near $80. Infrastructure: MDOT says Highway 49 median barriers in Gulfport are finishing up as a pedestrian-safety project. Manufacturing: Southwire is moving ahead with a $256M Starkville expansion, adding capacity and jobs. Mining & Critical Minerals: Mississippi lawmakers are set to debate lithium mining taxes and regulations in the 2027 session. Maritime: MARAD awarded $35.18M to 45 small shipyards for equipment, upgrades, and workforce training.
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