SUMMARY: Jackson, Mississippi, will receive over $33 million in federal funding from the EPA to enhance its water infrastructure, part of a broader $3.6 billion allocation through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Designed to improve wastewater management and drinking water safety, the funds will support low-interest state loans. Following a severe water crisis that left many residents without clean water, the city is overseen by interim manager Ted Henifin until 2027. Political tensions persist, as state leaders push for control over water operations. Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba has proposed creating management boards to oversee the water system, while community feedback is encouraged until October 31.

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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) will reopen applications for the 2019 Bonnet Carré Spillway Fisheries Disaster Recovery Program on October 28 at 8 a.m. This financial assistance is available solely for new applicants, excluding those who previously received funds. Eligible participants must be Mississippi residents, hold valid commercial fishing or dealer licenses from 2019, and have documented landings in the five years prior (2014-2018). Applications close on November 26 at 11:59 p.m. Necessary information includes contact details, license numbers, and a W-9 form. The spillway’s openings in 2019 significantly harmed marine life, prompting this aid.

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SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves and AccelerateMS have launched two initiatives in Mississippi: the Mississippi Apprenticeship Accelerator (MAA) and Mississippi Reconnect. MAA, backed by a $2 million investment, aims to create 600 new registered apprenticeships in high-demand sectors like healthcare and advanced manufacturing. It will offer tailored training to businesses to meet workforce needs. Meanwhile, the Mississippi Reconnect program is designed to train unemployed residents for priority jobs through short-term programs. The Central Mississippi Planning and Development District received $4.4 million to train over 900 individuals, enhancing skills and driving economic growth across Mississippi.

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