AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours ago| Workforce & Education: Mississippi is rolling out “Workforce Pell,” letting low- and moderate-income students use federal aid for short, employer-driven training programs at participating colleges. Supreme Court & Civil Rights: Legal analysts say this term’s big theme was civil rights—though the court’s birthright citizenship ruling still landed against Trump’s executive push, with Mississippi feeling the ripple effects for immigrant families. Sports & LGBTQ Rights: The Supreme Court upheld state bans on transgender girls and women in school sports, a fresh setback for LGBTQ rights nationwide. Local Culture & Arts: Theatre du Mississippi is hosting a free Zoom workshop (July 8) on writing diverse characters, and Red Springs Artspace opened the “575 | Recognition” exhibition honoring Lumbee federal recognition. Community Calendar: July 2–9 event listings include concerts, DJ nights, and family-friendly park events. New Mississippi Laws (July 1): Changes include casino intercepts for child support arrears, updated youth gun-case handling, online safety education for schools, and election security steps like citizenship verification. Health & Lifestyle: A new push for men’s health emphasizes earlier testing for prostate and colorectal cancer. Local Spotlight: Ida B. Wells was inducted into the Mississippi Press Hall of Fame. |
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