AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAmazon Tax Fight: Madison County denied Amazon’s appeal to lower the assessed value of Canton data centers, preserving an estimated ~$5.8M in tax revenue for the county’s budget. EV Policy Push: States are moving ahead with their own zero-emission vehicle incentives as federal support wobbles, including California’s MyFirstEV rebate plan pairing state and automaker dollars. Food Safety Watch: The FDA flagged major 2026 recalls tied to outbreaks, including Taylor Farms lettuce and egg-related salmonella alerts, underscoring ongoing supply-chain risk for retailers and consumers. Delta Harvest Reality: Mississippi Delta farmers are starting harvest amid early planting disruptions, a mid-March freeze, heavy spring rain, and now drought pressure in parts of the region. Gas Prices Snapshot: GasBuddy reports show some of the lowest regular prices in Mississippi counties hovering around the high $3s to low $4s for the week ending Aug. 8, with diesel and premium pricing tracking higher volatility. Public Safety Politics: Mississippi Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell launched his campaign for state attorney general, pitching his justice-system experience as he seeks statewide office.
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