AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMississippi Politics & Growth: Empower Mississippi founder urges what to look for in the state’s next governor, arguing leaders must tackle low income and labor participation while keeping momentum from education gains and new investment. Public Finance: David McRae highlights Mississippi Treasury modernization, citing more than $1B in interest income since 2020 and nearly $200M returned to residents. Workforce & Industry: Mississippi State University partners with METAL to expand workforce training in metalworking and manufacturing. Agriculture & Markets: Grain coverage notes wheat leading grain futures higher overnight as traders watch upcoming USDA reports. Infrastructure & Logistics Risk: Inland waterway drought is flagged as a business continuity threat for ports and shippers, with low-water restrictions cascading into freight costs and delays. Community & Safety: Claiborne County mourns a deputy killed in a shooting during the Hermanville Day Festival. Local Economy: Bay St. Louis reports Labor Day weekend tourism demand holding steady despite weather.
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