AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRetail: Family Dollar agreed to a proposed $63 million settlement with the FTC and 17 states, including Arkansas, over allegations that shoppers were charged more than advertised prices. The deal includes a $40 million consumer fund and a $20 million discount program, pending court approval. Manufacturing: Georgia-Pacific plans to invest $20 million to expand Anchor Packaging’s northeast Arkansas facility. Corporate Watch: Little Rock ad-tech firm Inuvo reported third-quarter revenue down 70% to $6.8 million, a $5 million loss and warned it may need more capital to stay in business. Growth & Infrastructure: Northwest Arkansas officials say infrastructure costs are mounting as the region grows, with toll roads among the options under discussion. Markets & Regulation: Arkansas’ attorney general sued prediction-market operator Kalshi over alleged unlicensed wagering; the DOJ and CFTC separately sued to block the state’s crackdown. Economic Pulse: A poll found 58% of likely Arkansas voters named the economy and jobs among the country’s top concerns. The state also received another $207.7 million in federal rural-health funding.
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