AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDefense Innovation Access: The U.S. Army launched a new portal (TestRange.army.mil) to let private companies book live testing at five ranges in about 30 days instead of 12–18 months, with “concierge” help and no existing contract required. Cybersecurity Governance: Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann created a Senate Select Committee on Cybersecurity to study state/local system security and cybercrime enforcement, with fall hearings and 2027 recommendations. STEM in Mississippi: The Mississippi Delta Nature and Learning Center won a $10,000 STEM grant to expand hands-on after-school science, build an indoor lab, and focus on environmental science and regenerative agriculture. Digital Skills Grant: Sparklight awarded $7,500 to the Wayfinder Initiative’s Project SPARK to tackle the Gulf Coast digital skills gap for kids, teens, and adults. AI Jobs Watch: New reporting says data center hiring is surging nationwide, with Mississippi (including Jackson) showing rising demand for installation, maintenance, and engineering roles. Health Policy Fight: Providers criticized a proposed Head Start overhaul that would roll back federal standards tied to classroom staffing and full-day care.
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