AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoU.S. Health Policy: Arkansas AG Jackley joined a 34-state push to keep federal hemp reforms intact, warning that reopening loopholes could boost youth access to intoxicating hemp products. Medicaid Oversight: Idaho AG Labrador and other attorneys general urged Congress to pass the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act, which would expand state Medicaid Fraud Control Units to pursue recipient fraud, not just provider fraud. Public Health: The CDC says the cyclosporiasis outbreak has surged to over 20,000 suspected cases nationwide, with Michigan reporting the first deaths; the illness is linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce tied to Taylor Farms. Local Business & Growth: UAMS hit a fundraising record $44.1 million for education, research and care. Northwest Arkansas Economy: Tyson lowered its beef forecast as tight cattle supplies keep livestock costs high. Community & Development: Fayetteville approved a Black Historic District, while North Little Rock’s Putt Chip Chill set an Aug. 28 opening for its mini-golf and event venue. Corporate Watch: PAM Transport narrowed its Q2 loss to $7.7 million, and CLEAR reported Q2 revenue up 26.6% with 43.5 million members.
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