AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoObamacare Refunds: The White House says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including Mississippi, will get $500 refunds for alleged Obamacare “user fee” overcharges tied to federal exchange operations. Defense Testing: Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg was designated a permissive test range to expand U.S. Army testing of unmanned aircraft systems and counter-drone tech, with more private industry access. Manufacturing Expansion: RTX’s Raytheon completed a $50 million expansion at a Mississippi manufacturing facility, signaling continued defense production investment. NOAA Research Leadership: Mississippi State was selected to lead a $100 million NOAA Gulf research institute, aiming to boost Gulf science and workforce capacity. Energy/Shipping Pressure: AP reports Iraq is investigating attacks blamed on Iran-backed militias that shut down Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline—raising concerns for regional trade routes. Local Agriculture Events: Mississippi farmers markets will host peanut boil events in Jackson (Sept. 12) and Brandon (Sept. 19), featuring Mississippi-grown peanuts and other local foods. Textile Recycling: Starkville is emerging as a textile recycling leader through a city partnership with America’s Thrift Stores, diverting thousands of pounds of reusable goods from landfills. Food Safety: The FDA expanded a Walmart frozen berry recall over possible E. coli contamination, now listing additional states and Puerto Rico, including Mississippi.
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