AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMississippi Courts & Ethics: The Mississippi Supreme Court permanently disbarred former Hinds County DA Jody Owens after he pleaded guilty in a federal bribery case and resigned from the bar with prejudice, ending his ability to practice law in the state. Redistricting: Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann named 10 senators to a special redistricting and reapportionment committee to study boundary changes after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Defense Contracting: A new look at Mississippi’s “one-two punch” in Congress highlights how Sen. Roger Wicker’s Armed Services chairmanship and Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith’s defense appropriations role can steer military funding to Mississippi shipbuilders and suppliers. Public Health: The Mississippi State Department of Health is holding community meetings to identify barriers to maternal care as infant mortality remains high, with transportation, housing, and prenatal access among the issues raised. Nolan Wells Investigation: Wells’ family is pushing for more answers through subpoenas to major tech and social media companies, seeking messages and GPS/location data tied to Wells’ accounts. Education & Workforce: The Mississippi Board of Nursing launched ONWard, a new outreach and branding push aimed at growing the state’s nursing pipeline. Sports & Courts: Ole Miss sued two former players who transferred to LSU, alleging they failed to meet revenue-sharing obligations tied to Lane Kiffin’s move.
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