AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoData Centers & Local Politics: Jackson’s temporary data center moratorium is sparking a fight between developers and activists, with one side warning it could slow economic growth and the other pushing for a full ban. Energy & Industry: Google and Cypress Creek Energy broke ground on the Steel River Energy Center in Arkansas—planned as the nation’s largest solar-plus-storage project—aimed at powering industrial demand and data centers with major battery capacity. Weather & Flood Risk: Southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast are shifting from flood-threat rain to a hotter, drier pattern, with isolated strong storms still possible. Workforce & Education: Mississippi is moving Education Enhancement Funds to a digital wallet system for faster access, while teachers report supply-buying friction. Agriculture & Corrections: Mississippi Department of Corrections farms are producing dozens of varieties of fruits and vegetables for facility kitchens, building skills alongside food supply. Antitrust & Health Costs: Multistate attorneys general announced a $29.6 million Glenmark settlement over alleged generic drug price-fixing, with Mississippi-area consumers urged to check eligibility. Logistics & Freight: The federal freight plan highlights the Mississippi River system’s role in moving grain exports by barge.
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