AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoArkansas Politics: A proposed “Citizens Only Voting” amendment would swap “any person” for “only a citizen of the United States” on the ballot this November, with backers calling it a preventative move against noncitizen voting in local elections. Transportation & Construction: Arkansas DOT awarded a $27.03 million contract to replace the U.S. 82 railroad overpass with an underpass near Buckner, aiming to cut flooding and crash risk. Banking & Markets: Bank OZK announced a higher quarterly common dividend of $0.49 per share and a preferred dividend, continuing its streak of annual common dividend increases. Economic Development: SANY Nutrition Group opened a new Jonesboro plant after investing more than $30 million, launching its Beyond Resilience protein snack brand for Walmart stores and targeting 150+ jobs in three years. Energy & Utilities: SWEPCO extended bill assistance and temporary relief measures through Oct. 31 for customers facing higher electric bills after extreme summer heat. Business Growth & Tech: Rightfiber acquired Fastwyre Broadband’s Nebraska operations, expanding service coverage as it integrates post-merger growth.
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