AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoVoting Rights & Elections: The Trump administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court to let states review and purge voter rolls for noncitizens close to elections, a move critics say could disenfranchise eligible voters. Local Higher Ed: Jackson State’s new president, Denise Jones Gregory, will get a year of outside leadership training after a fast turnover of prior leaders, as the university tackles housing shortages and strained alumni ties. State Politics: Louisiana lawmakers approved a congressional map that removes a majority-Black district, setting up likely court fights. Housing & Fair Lending: A federal lawsuit challenges a CFPB rule change that plaintiffs say weakens lending protections and could open the door to discrimination. Mississippi Public Safety: Stone County and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality will host a free hazardous waste drop-off Saturday. Energy/Tech: A Jackson-area developer says plans for a 350-megawatt natural gas plant tied to a Ridgeland AI site can move forward after the Mississippi Public Service Commission declined to issue a declaratory opinion. Homelessness: A new HUD report says homelessness is rising sharply in Mississippi, with big increases in unsheltered veterans and chronic homelessness. Jackson State Sports: Mississippi State softball is leaning into a broccoli good-luck trend at the Women’s College World Series.
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