AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoData Center Oversight & Noise Lawsuits: Mississippi regulators and residents are pushing back as AI infrastructure expands fast. In Jackson, Public Service Commissioner De’Keither Stamps says the state’s framework can’t keep up and wants stronger PSC authority. Meanwhile, Southaven residents filed a class-action against xAI and SpaceX over “near-constant” noise and vibrations tied to the Southaven power plant feeding nearby data centers. Local Governance & Permitting: In Murray, a planning commission delayed action on a data center ordinance after residents packed hearings—many arguing for bans rather than rules. Energy Mix: Solar hit a record 12.8% share of U.S. electricity in May, overtaking coal for the first full month on record, even as federal policy remains hostile to renewables. Mississippi Safety & Health: A Mississippi report highlights how hot-car deaths can happen when parents “forget,” with most victims age 3 and under. Workforce & Industry Growth: NPL Construction is expanding in Greenwood with a fabrication and manufacturing operation expected to create 40+ jobs. Transportation & Freight: FreightWeekSTL emphasized Mississippi River dredging and river “self-scouring” work as key to safe inland waterways.
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