AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRedistricting Watch: A national redistricting fight is shifting from Congress to statehouses and even city councils, with Georgia set for a June 17 special session and Mississippi Republicans potentially moving before 2027—after a Supreme Court ruling weakened minority voting protections. Medicaid Work Requirements: Advocates warn Trump’s Medicaid work rules will cut coverage for millions, arguing earlier state experiences show most losses hit people who are working, exempt, or caught in paperwork failures. Public Safety & Courts: Mississippi’s new law lets minors be tried as adults for violent firearm crimes, boosts penalties for stolen guns, and increases punishment for firing into crowds. State Regulation: The Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering is taking public comment through June 22 on temporary rules affecting health, safety, and business standards after the 2024 board merger. Mississippi in Federal Policy: Sen. Roger Wicker and Sen. Jeff Merkley introduced a bill targeting “flags of convenience” tied to illegal fishing and labor abuses. Mississippi National Guard Abroad: Guard troops trained with Uzbekistan’s emergency ministry under the State Partnership Program. Health Update: Auburn-linked reporting highlights avian metapneumovirus spreading in U.S. poultry, with significant case positivity in 2025 submissions.
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