AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoConstitutional Law & Tech: U.S. District Judge Carlton W. Reeves ruled in a Mississippi case that “tower dump” warrants—bulk cell-tower location data—are per se unconstitutional under the Fourth Amendment, rejecting the government’s bid to overturn a magistrate’s denial. Disaster Recovery: Mississippi Emergency Management Agency will open five Disaster Service Centers for Tropical Storm Arthur damage on Aug. 18 (noon–6 p.m.), with FEMA help, MEMA referrals, and SBA disaster loan specialists; sites include Kiln, Biloxi, Saucier, Poplarville, and Stone County locations. Local Government & Housing: Biloxi Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich says the city faces a budget gap driven by inflation and is asking council to consider a three-mill tax increase. Public Finance & Real Estate: Baptist Health bought 12.41 acres near North Little Rock for $2.25 million, saying it’s keeping options open for future needs. Energy & Defense: The U.S. Army opened missile test ranges to private firms, including Camp Shelby in Mississippi, aiming to cut delays for allied companies. Workforce & Regulation: A new push to reform occupational licensure highlights how licensing rules can limit job mobility and raise costs for workers and consumers.
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