AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMSU Research Leadership: Mississippi State researcher Kristine Evans was named interim director of the Geosystems Research Institute, with John Cartwright stepping in as interim associate director—both roles tied to geospatial work supporting agriculture, water, conservation and wetlands. Food Safety Recall: Mezzetta recalled a single lot of Golden Greek Peperoncini after a viral TikTok claim of a dead mouse in a jar; the company says it found no illnesses tied to the incident. Energy & Industry Watch: Gas prices remain a mixed bag across the region, with Mississippi’s statewide regular average around $3.91 (week ending Sept. 19) while national averages stay higher than a year ago. Power, Data Centers & Construction: A Florida startup pitched Ascension and Iberville parishes on a $40B-scale plan that could add gas plants, small nuclear reactors, batteries and solar to serve data centers and industry. Workforce/Health Benefits: CMS and SBA rebranded ICHRAs as CHOICE Arrangements, highlighting new tax-credit momentum for small employers—Mississippi is among states that have enacted similar credits. Public Health & Regulation: The Ole Miss kratom probe continues to drive calls for clearer product identification and testing after two student deaths.
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