AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClean Air Act Fight in Mississippi: The U.S. Justice Department asked a federal court to dismiss an NAACP Clean Air Act lawsuit targeting Elon Musk’s xAI over alleged un-permitted methane gas turbines powering its data center near Memphis, arguing the case threatens national security and that the executive branch can end citizen suits. Energy & Tech Buildout: The dispute ties to a major AI infrastructure push in the region, with the complaint alleging heavy pollution impacts on nearby communities. Mississippi Higher Ed: Mississippi State named chemical engineering professor Julie Jessop director of the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, effective July 1, as she leads research and industry partnerships. Local Industry/Power Demand: Starkville is reviewing a proposed 30MW cryptocurrency mining facility near an electrical substation, with officials saying the load could be steady for the city utility and ratepayers. Food Industry: Cal-Maine Foods reached an agreement to resolve DOJ and 17 states’ attorney general claims tied to alleged manipulation of an egg industry price index, with no fines and added compliance steps. Courts & Elections: The U.S. Supreme Court upheld state rules allowing ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted after it arrives, rejecting a Trump-led challenge.
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