AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMississippi Tech & Industry: Hitachi Energy says it will invest $528M to build a transformer factory in Gallman, adding 700+ jobs and more than doubling Mississippi transformer capacity, with production targeted for 2029. AI & Power Grid Policy: Congress passed the Ratepayer Protection Act to stop data centers from shifting electricity upgrade costs onto local ratepayers, a sign the national fight over AI infrastructure is moving from debate to rules. Local AI Infrastructure Planning: Mayors along the Mississippi River met in Natchez to coordinate on water supply security and grid demands as data centers expand. STEM in Mississippi Schools: MSU Patterson Scholars launched a personalized reading outreach program in Starkville-area elementary classrooms, aiming to boost reading motivation with student-tailored book picks. Education Tech Access: A UofA/AT&T/Digitunity partnership delivered refurbished laptops to students in Arkansas, expanding computer access across the region including Mississippi. Environment & Resilience: MSU and The Nature Conservancy installed offshore breakwaters near Hiller Park to slow shoreline erosion and protect habitat. Climate & Water: A new WMO study finds 2025 was among the driest years on record for the world’s rivers, with global freshwater storage 42% below normal.
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