AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLeadership Change: Tabasco’s new CEO, Adam Graves, says business is “heating up” after taking the helm at Avery Island, signaling fresh momentum for the family brand. Child Health & Policy: A Kids Count report flags Mississippi as the lowest state for child well-being (271), while Missouri and Kansas show mixed progress—an issue for state budgets and workforce pipelines. Public Safety & Health: The FDA upgraded an Alfredo sauce recall to its highest risk level after Salmonella concerns, with distribution across 41 states. Local Community & Economy: Canton Music Fest returns July 4 after nearly 20 years, bringing the Canton Spirituals back to Historic Canton Square and boosting downtown activity. Workforce Development: AccelerateMS expands its high school career coach partnerships statewide to connect students with in-demand career pathways. Gulf Coast Research: USM joins a NOAA-backed seafood aquaculture effort (CI-Farm), aiming to improve domestic seafood production and create Gulf Coast jobs. Transportation Costs: Coast Transit Authority’s Try Transit Day offers free rides June 18, with fleet moves to propane to help stabilize budgets. Agriculture: USDA says drought has hit Mississippi operations and outlines livestock forage and other recovery assistance for producers. Politics & Costs: A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Trump’s rural approval slipping to 50% as fuel and grocery prices bite—raising midterm pressure for Republicans. Legal Watch: A Supreme Court expert warns a major Mississippi mail-in ballot case could be influenced by the Court’s election-year posture.
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