AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPrivacy Settlement: Mississippi will receive $3.6 million from General Motors’ $220 million multistate settlement over sharing drivers’ data with insurers. GM must get consumers’ consent before collecting or disclosing driving and location data. Senate Race: With Election Day approaching, Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith faces Democrat Scott Colom in a closely watched contest drawing national campaign attention. Voter Access: Watchdogs warn roughly 200,000 Mississippi voters are marked inactive and could face ballot hurdles; voters are urged to check their registration before Tuesday. Roads: A $187.7 million low bid would widen I-55 between Mississippi 463 and Gluckstadt Road, with construction possibly starting in spring if approved. Child Protection: Gulfport joined Harrison County in calling for state intervention into child-protection services amid reported safety failures. River Economy: Low Mississippi River levels are raising barge costs and squeezing grain prices for Southern farmers, while the Dorena-Hickman ferry has again suspended service.
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