AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoObamacare Refunds: The White House says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including Mississippi, will get $500 rebates in October after the Biden administration allegedly overcharged consumers through federal exchange “user fees.” Higher Ed Cybersecurity: Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning is investigating a network security incident that affected the Office of Student Financial Aid; officials say applications can still be submitted via the MAAPP portal while outside cybersecurity experts review whether any sensitive data was accessed. NOAA Research Boost: NOAA selected Mississippi State University to host a new Cooperative Institute in the Northern Gulf of America (up to $100 million over five years), expanding coastal resilience and environmental research. Workforce & Industry: HII highlighted workforce pipelines at Delta Fest 2026, pointing to long-running Ingalls Shipbuilding training programs and new work-based learning efforts. Local Business & Growth: Brookhaven approved water and sewer rate hikes starting Oct. 1, while Pascagoula unveiled a new Lighthouse Park pathway tracing nearly 300 years of city history. Consumer Watch: Walmart expanded a frozen berry recall to Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend sold in 16 states, including Mississippi, due to possible E. coli contamination.
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