AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRatepayer Protection Pledge Expands: President Trump says more than 200 utilities, data center developers and states have signed on to a voluntary pledge meant to keep AI-driven electricity costs from spiking for households, adding major energy sellers and data center firms. Food Safety Watch: The FDA is warning shoppers about a salmonella recall of about 1.6 million dozen eggs from Midwest Poultry Services tied to Texas farms, with Kroger and Brookshire distribution reaching Mississippi and several other states. Public Health—Lettuce Outbreak: CDC expanded its cyclosporiasis investigation to nine states, adding Illinois and others, after a Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce recall tied to Taco Bell exposure. Local Industry & Infrastructure: Mississippi catfish producers could benefit as USDA plans to buy up to $20 million in farm-raised catfish for food assistance. Transportation Liability: C.H. Robinson disclosed a $604 million advisory verdict in a negligent carrier selection case tied to a fatal Mississippi crash, with the company saying it plans to appeal. Mississippi Roads: Highway 77 in Arkansas’ Mississippi County will close for about 120 days starting Monday for bridge construction.
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