AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMississippi Tax Reform: Lawmakers are weighing changes to property taxes and car tag fees after the state’s income tax elimination, but say incomplete county data is slowing a full picture of the burden on residents. Meta Settlement Plan: AG Lynn Fitch laid out how Mississippi will spend $189M from the national Meta lawsuit over 10 years, routing more than $18M annually to state agencies aimed at protecting children. Ole Miss-LSU Rivalry Fallout: Ole Miss served LSU star Princewill Umanmielen court papers tied to a $550K revenue-sharing dispute just days before the rivalry game, as security ramps up in Oxford for a massive crowd. Voter Registration Push: Delta groups and Mississippi Votes held National Voter Registration Day drives ahead of the Oct. 5 deadline, targeting apathy and turnout for the midterms. Jobs & Manufacturing: Hitachi Energy announced a $528M transformer factory expansion in Copiah County, promising 650+ jobs and production starting in 2029. Rural Health Funding: Gov. Reeves announced over $104M in rural health grants and projects statewide. TSA Military Lanes: TSA expanded expedited “Honor Lanes” for eligible veterans and service members at 30+ airports. Gas Prices Watch: GasBuddy reported scattered lowest prices across Mississippi counties in the week ending Sept. 5, with premium and diesel still higher than a year ago.
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