AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMississippi STEM Spotlight: Two Mississippi State University students—Madelyn “Sloan” Berry (aerospace engineering) and India “Alex” White (biomedical engineering)—were named Astronaut Scholars, one of just 79 nationwide, earning up to $15,000 each. Manufacturing Growth in North MS: Lockers Manufacturing is expanding in Batesville with a $9.7 million investment and 25 new jobs, adding production capabilities and new locker materials. Water Infrastructure Investment: Azuria Water Solutions broke ground on an $80 million, 72,000-square-foot Fusible PVC Pipe facility in Batesville, creating 50 jobs and supported by state and local incentives. Film & TV Production Boost: Film Mississippi says five recent projects wrapped—three on the Coast and two in the Canton-Jackson area—employing Mississippians and driving local spending, with more productions expected this summer. Coastal Resilience Tech: Engineers in the New Orleans area are using Bentley digital twin tools to digitize flood defenses and better simulate severe flooding scenarios. Environmental Pressure on the River: Minnesota regulators filed a new lawsuit against 3M over ongoing PFAS releases tied to waters connected to the Mississippi River. Jones Act Debate, Deeper Stakes: An op-ed argues Jones Act waiver changes aren’t just about ships and fuel—they also distort taxes and regulations by shifting domestic commerce toward foreign-flag operators.
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