AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMississippi Election Law: The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Mississippi’s “grace period” for mail-in ballots, ruling states can count absentee ballots received after Election Day if they were postmarked by then—an outcome that keeps late-arriving votes in play for the 2026 midterms and limits the Trump administration’s push to tighten voting rules. New Mississippi Laws (July 1): A slate of changes takes effect statewide, including a rebuttable presumption of equal custody in many child custody cases, teacher pay increases, new immigration-related rules (including limits on local “sanctuary” policies), and a new state misdemeanor for entering Mississippi without legal authorization. Gun Law: Senate Bill 2710 raises the stakes for minors accused of certain firearm offenses by sending more cases to adult court and increasing penalties tied to stolen guns. Federal Aid for Storm Damage: President Trump approved an $11 million disaster declaration for Mississippi after the May 6 storms, including tornado damage in multiple counties. Data Center Politics: In the Memphis area, xAI/Starlink is offering local internet discounts and no-upfront hardware as AI data centers face growing scrutiny over power and neighborhood impacts. Public Health Warning: Mississippi health officials are among those urging caution as flesh-eating bacteria risks rise during the July Fourth weekend.
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