AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAviation & Infrastructure: U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith says 24 Mississippi municipal airfields won just over $20M in FAA Airport Improvement Program grants for runway, taxiway, and safety upgrades. Higher Education & Agriculture: Mississippi State University says the 2026 legislative session delivered pay raises and support for rising health and retirement costs, plus more operating funds for its agriculture units. Industrial Development: Vicksburg’s Mississippi River Inland Port Complex (MRIPC) was selected for Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s “Site Ready” program after earning Silver-level certification, aiming to speed rail-served industrial investment. Delta Leadership: Delta Council Day in Stoneville honored young leaders and scholarships, with Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and Rep. G.T. Thompson highlighting agriculture’s role in the Delta’s future. Rural Health: A bipartisan federal bill extends the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration for five years, keeping Medicare payment tests alive for participating states including Mississippi. Agriculture Security: A UF/IFAS survey finds growing public concern across the region about pests, animal disease spread, and food-chain disruptions, with strong support for tougher protections.
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