AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMississippi Politics: Attorney General Lynn Fitch kicked off her 2027 governor campaign with a Jackson stop, pitching herself as a “Trump conservative with Mississippi values” and emphasizing affordability, public safety, and fraud-fighting. Education Funding: Lawmakers and the Woodward Hines Education Foundation pledged $800,000 to keep eligible FAITH Scholarship students enrolled after a funding shortfall left about 170 foster youth without awards. Public Safety & Justice: A Mississippi child-exploitation crackdown, Operation Muddy Waters, led to 70 arrests statewide, including cases involving illegal immigrants accused of crossing state lines to abuse minors. State Government Watch: Mississippi lawmakers launched hearings on potential redistricting after a Supreme Court ruling. Local Environment: The Mississippi River watershed water-safety notice was extended through Aug. 7 as levels stabilize in some areas and rise in others. Business & Jobs: East Mississippi Business Development Corporation named Meridian native Charlie Ballou as its new director of economic development. Sports: LSU’s Sam Leavitt returned from foot surgery and looked sharp in early preseason practice as LSU’s schedule includes top-10 opponents Ole Miss, Texas A&M, and Texas.
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