NFIP Flood Insurance Transparency: Rep. Cleo Fields (with Reps. Troy Carter, Mike Ezell and Rob Bresnahan) introduced the NFIP Premium Transparency Act, pushing FEMA to clearly explain what drives National Flood Insurance Program premiums for the 400,000+ Louisiana policyholders and what families can do to lower costs. Student Aid Pressure in Mississippi: Mississippi faces a $7.3 million financial aid shortfall that could reduce spring 2027 awards for up to 27,000 students, tied to 2025 changes expanding eligibility and raising the income threshold for a state grant. Egg Price-Fixing Settlement: Iowa and federal partners reached a settlement over alleged egg price collusion that includes Cal-Maine Foods of Mississippi, with more than 50 million donated eggs and $3.3 million in total relief proposed. Airport Takeover Trial: In the federal challenge to Mississippi’s 2016 Jackson airport takeover law, jurors heard early testimony on why the state sought control of the airport board and how it would shift local appointments. Health & Business Growth: Xeltis hit 50% enrollment in its U.S. pivotal trial for a hemodialysis vascular access implant, while Moran Towing completed its acquisition and integration of Bisso Towboat, adding 11 tractor tugs and 78 employees to its Lower Mississippi River operations. Public Safety & Community: Picayune installed a Safe Haven Baby Box at the fire station, pending final alarm activation, and Hattiesburg/Petal set details for America’s 250th Star-Spangled Celebration amid local logistics changes.