AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI Data Center Deal: SpaceX signed a multi-year contract with Reflection AI worth about $1.8 billion a year to access SpaceX’s Memphis-area Colossus 2 data center starting July 1, with payments ramping to $150 million per month through late 2029 and use of Nvidia’s GB300 processors. Local Governance: Jackson residents packed a special City Council meeting to question a proposed data center ordinance, with officials limiting how many people could enter the chambers. Energy & Costs: Gas prices are easing in parts of the region as crude and fuel markets react to shifting Iran-related policy, while AAA reports the national average has slipped below $4. Disaster Recovery: Gov. Tate Reeves updated damage assessments after Tropical Storm Arthur, citing dozens of homes and businesses affected and major road damage across multiple southern Mississippi counties. Food Security: Mississippi Power and Extra Table Feeds are expanding services to five new Pine Belt counties with a $225,000 donation aimed at boosting pantry support and summer meals. Health Policy: Mississippi’s Jill’s Law takes effect July 1, requiring insurance coverage for Alzheimer’s biomarker testing when symptoms and a referral are present. Myth Check: A Mississippi fact-check found rumors about legal home distilling up to 5 gallons per year are false under current state law.
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