AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMississippi Education & Workforce: A new statewide financial literacy mandate is rolling out under Senate Bill 2294, with requirements phasing in over the next several years to boost students’ money skills alongside computer science and civics. Food Safety: Midwest Poultry Services recalled nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs produced in Texas after routine testing flagged possible Salmonella Enteritidis; the eggs were sold at Kroger and Brookshire stores in multiple states including Mississippi, and no illnesses were reported. Energy & Data Centers: The White House expanded the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, now covering 80% of U.S. power delivered to homes and businesses, aiming to keep data-center growth from driving higher electricity bills; Mississippi’s Entergy-Amazon deal is cited as generating about $2 billion in customer benefits. Local Infrastructure: Gulfport officials and residents are pushing back on a Highway 49 median wall, saying it looks like a “visual blight” and was installed before broader pedestrian improvements. Business & Economy: A new Aspen Institute study finds about 3 in 4 Americans lack “essential wealth,” leaving many households unable to handle financial shocks. Aviation: GE Aerospace/CFM landed a record 1,000+ LEAP-1A engine order tied to IndiGo, supporting jobs across multiple states including Mississippi.
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