AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMississippi Jobs & Economy: Mississippi employment hit a record high in August as unemployment fell to 3.4%, signaling continued labor-market strength. Manufacturing & Energy Investment: Hitachi Energy is committing $528 million to expand Mississippi transformer operations in Copiah County, with plans to add 654 jobs. Local Development: A Pass Road “possibilities” tour in Biloxi is helping spur new investment as developers buy and renovate long-vacant buildings along the corridor. Retail & Campus Growth: Shaq’s Big Chicken is set to open at Jackson State University, adding a new lunch option for students and the public. Public Health & Policy: Trump announced Medicaid “most favored nation” drug pricing access for all 50 states, aiming at major Medicaid savings. Community & Civic Life: A new Clinton Executive Director Council is bringing local government, business, and nonprofits together to coordinate projects and partnerships. Corrections & Workforce Re-entry: Stone County’s Pathway Home 5 re-entry program is seeing growing demand, with a waitlist forming for the next cohort. Business Events: Holiday Market returns to the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson after last spring’s fire, bringing 125+ merchants for a weekend of shopping.
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