AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoState Finances: Mississippi revenue is $202.8 million above estimates four months into the fiscal year, and lawmakers and the governor have adopted a $7.8 billion revenue estimate for FY2028. Banking: Gulfport-based Hancock Whitney agreed to buy Jackson-based Trustmark in a $3.2 billion all-stock deal, creating a six-state bank with about $58 billion in assets. The deal is expected to close in early 2027, pending approvals. Infrastructure: Mississippi says SpaceXAI began building a Southaven data center without required water permits, raising questions about oversight of major projects. A separate $1.6 billion South Mississippi gas pipeline has received approval. Agriculture: CoBank warns the aging, shrinking inland barge fleet could raise grain-shipping costs and squeeze farmers’ margins; the Mississippi River carries a major share of U.S. corn and soybean exports.
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