AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoJackson Water Court Fight: A federal judge is weighing a Mississippi lawsuit claiming the state handled Jackson’s American Rescue Plan water funding with racial bias, with plaintiffs pointing to boil-water disruptions and lost rental income tied to water failures. Delta Water Costs: In the Yazoo Pumps fight, the Army Corps says the Mississippi Delta project could now run $2.3 billion, while critics argue the government still hasn’t finished a clear economic case. Tech & Kids Online: NetChoice sued to block Nebraska’s parental-consent and age-verification social media law, arguing it violates the First Amendment. Infrastructure & Growth: Uniti Wholesale announced new metro dark fiber and colocation deals in Jackson and other markets, signaling continued demand for high-capacity connectivity. Local Business Watch: A Mississippi-made hot sauce brand from New Orleans attorney Morris Bart is rolling into Rouses stores across the region. Federal Housing Finance: VA interest-rate refinance loan averages rose in several states, including Mississippi’s neighbors, as refinancing demand continues.
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