AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoVoting Rights in Jackson: Thousands rallied in Jackson for a “Day of Action for Voting Rights,” marching from the Old Capitol to the Jackson Convention Center and holding a strategy session at Mt. Helm amid fallout from the Louisiana v. Callais ruling that weakened parts of the Voting Rights Act. Flood Watch: Gov. Tate Reeves says Mississippi is monitoring rivers and creeks in Forrest, Hancock, Lamar, Pearl River and more, with the Leaf River near McLain and Chickasawhay River at Leakesville expected to crest later this week. College Sports Overhaul: U.S. senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell unveiled a bipartisan “Protect College Sports Act” aimed at NIL chaos, transfer limits, and coach-movement rules, including a “Lane Kiffin Rule.” Iran Tensions: The U.S. carried out defensive strikes after downing Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz, as President Trump again said Iran is “negotiating on fumes.” Local Community & Health: In Brookhaven, a children’s mental health conference drew major turnout even after a tornado, highlighting the long tail of trauma for kids. Sports (Mississippi in the Spotlight): Mississippi State is set for the Women’s College World Series, with the Bulldogs among the field after a big run. Business/Jobs: AMP launched a campaign urging Trump to end a Jones Act waiver, arguing it hurts maritime jobs in states including Mississippi.
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