AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRedistricting Fight: Mississippi voting activists are bracing for a new round of map-drawing battles after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act shift, with Republicans pushing to redraw districts for partisan advantage. Courts & Funding: Mississippi’s court system is “getting close” to running out of money as a special fund tied to filing fees falls short by about $1.5 million over three years, threatening judge and employee pay. Public Safety & Crime: A new Mississippi law targets stolen firearms and youth gun violence, raising penalties and moving certain youth cases to circuit court. Internet Safety: AG Lynn Fitch joined a bipartisan coalition opposing the federal KIDS Act, arguing it would preempt state protections for children online while limiting Big Tech accountability. Health Care Dollars: Medicaid billing data show sharp local spikes in Mississippi categories, including major increases in Brookhaven, New Albany, Meadville, and McComb. Local Jobs: Mississippi’s Governor’s Job Fair Network held a Greenwood event pairing employers with job seekers and offering professional clothing donations. Mississippi Politics Watch: A Pine Belt lawmaker, Jansen Owen, announced a run for 15th Circuit Court District Attorney.
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