AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMississippi Politics: Sen. Juan Barnett (D-Heidelberg) resigned from the state Senate effective Aug. 31, leaving District 34’s seat and the corrections committee chair vacant and setting up a special election. State Government & Courts: Mississippi AG Liz Murrill joined other Republican attorneys general asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a lower-court decision upholding tighter Biden-era soot pollution limits. Federal Funding: FEMA announced more than $69 million for Mississippi storm recovery, including over $66 million for public assistance and $2.8 million for hazard mitigation safe rooms. Public Safety & Immigration: An Arkansas State Police case involving a Luxora man accused of resisting arrest and reaching for a trooper’s firearm after an ICE detainer was reported near Burdette. Local Governance: Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams refused to lower flags for Dolly Parton’s death, arguing half-staff should be reserved for extraordinary circumstances—sparking backlash. Economy & Daily Costs: GasBuddy reported Mississippi premium and regular prices fluctuating across counties, with Jackson County premium hitting $4.07 in the week ending Aug. 22.
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