AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOle Miss Kratom Probe: University of Mississippi police are investigating two student deaths after packaged kratom was found at both scenes; officials say the cases appear separate and have urged the public to avoid kratom or any unprescribed substances while autopsies are scheduled. Mississippi Property Tax Push: The House Select Committee on Property Tax is meeting with state and local tax officials to reduce the burden on homestead owners and vehicle taxpayers, with lawmakers weighing how to replace local revenue. Family Services Forum Created: Mississippi’s new Family Services Forum for children and families met Sept. 15 and named Lafayette County Court Judge Tiffany Kilpatrick and Rep. Angela Cockerham as co-chairs, starting work on a statewide resource directory and funding strategy. AI in State Government: A new state inventory finds Mississippi agencies using or planning AI projects—mostly low-risk—with officials stressing human oversight. U.S. Senate Race Spotlight: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom campaigned in Water Valley, tying voting-rights history to his push to protect access ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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