AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMississippi Summer Food Relief: Gov. Tate Reeves again opted out of the federal SUN Bucks program, leaving about 320,000 Mississippi children without $120 summer grocery benefits and turning down roughly $38 million in funding. Mississippi Manufacturing Spotlight: Nominations are open for the Mississippi Makers Challenge, a tournament-style contest highlighting “coolest thing made in Mississippi,” with voting starting in August and the winner announced Sept. 9. Mississippi Agriculture & Markets: Mississippi blueberries are taking center stage at weekend farmers markets in Jackson and Brandon, with fresh and frozen berries plus jams, baked goods, and drinks. Mississippi Public Safety & Community Questions: The death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells near Horn Island continues to draw national attention as family members press for a transparent, independent investigation. Mississippi Business & Jobs: Nissan’s push to expand U.S. manufacturing is framed as part of a “build-in-America” strategy, with Mississippi tied to the broader auto investment push. National Policy Watch: The U.S. Supreme Court let Texas enforce app age-verification rules while legal challenges proceed.
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