AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMississippi Politics: AG Lynn Fitch officially launched her run for governor, pitching an accelerated phase-out of the state income tax and a business-attraction agenda. Elections & Civic Education: The Secretary of State’s Office rolled out its 2026 “Promote the Vote” program for K-12 students, with a statewide mock election and student art/essay/poetry contests. Public Safety & Justice: Jackson police identified Tasia Fortune, 29, as the woman found hanging in west Jackson, but the case remains shrouded in unanswered questions as the department declines to release its incident report. Coast & Defense: Saronic Technologies opened an autonomous-ship test site at the Port of Gulfport to support on-water testing and commissioning of its Marauder vessels. Cybersecurity: Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann created a select committee focused on cybersecurity, aiming to unify state agency protections. Local Government & Community: Pascagoula installed Blueways trailheads along the Pascagoula River and Buffett Beach to expand public kayak and paddle access. Energy Costs: GasBuddy reported multiple countywide “lowest price” hits across Mississippi for regular, midgrade, premium, and E85 in the week ending Aug. 1.
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