AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAutonomous Freight in Arkansas: PepsiCo and Gatik are rolling out driverless Class 8 trucks across Texas, Arizona and Arkansas, moving autonomous logistics from pilots to revenue routes. Energy Investment: Cypress Creek Energy closed $3.5 billion in financing for the Steel River solar-and-battery project in Mississippi County, Arkansas, targeting major capacity growth by 2029. Local Retail Tech: InConvenience is expanding delivery and loyalty tech across its convenience stores in Iowa, Missouri and Arkansas via Lula Commerce and Velocity Logic. Politics & Campaign Trail: Pete Buttigieg is set to appear in Little Rock June 19 to campaign for Chris Jones in Arkansas’ 2nd District race. Arkansas Economy Watch: A new analysis warns Arkansas retirees could face a $430 Social Security cut in 2032 if trust funds run out. Community & Tourism: Jonesboro’s Freedom Fest fireworks for America 250 is moving to Arkansas State University’s campus July 4, with a bigger, campus-wide show. Workforce/Skills: SkillsUSA named an Arkansas student gold medalist in automotive refinishing, highlighting career-tech pathways. Policy Headline: Congress failed to extend FISA Section 702, setting up a potential lapse in a key foreign surveillance program.
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