AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCatfish Relief: Mississippi catfish producers get help as USDA expands ELAP payments ($600/acre) for losses tied to bird depredation, while Section 32 purchases aim to move surplus fish into food programs. Energy & Utilities: Westlake Corp. reports a strong Q2 turnaround with higher net income/EBITDA and a profitability plan underway; Alabama Power also posts higher spring profits, keeping rate scrutiny in focus. Education & Workforce: Mississippi’s foster youth face a last-minute hit as the FAITH Scholarship runs out before the fall term, while national data shows middle school reading scores stuck at post-pandemic lows. Health Policy: Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway joins a push for expanded state authority to investigate and prosecute Medicaid fraud, including beneficiary fraud. Business Climate & Growth: Regulators and communities keep challenging data center impacts, with Alabama Rivers Alliance calling for statewide rules to prevent local “weak ordinances” that undercut neighbors. ICE Detention: Detainees in Mississippi report severe overcrowding at Adams County Correctional Center, including triple-stuffing cells and floor sleeping.
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