AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWalmart Pricing Tech: Walmart CEO John Furner says the retailer isn’t using personal data like income or shopping history to set prices as it expands digital shelf labels, adding that its AI shopping assistant won’t raise prices or hide cheaper options. Food Assistance: New USDA data shows more than 330,000 Americans lost SNAP access between May and June, with advocates warning Congress’s SNAP cuts could worsen hunger. Gas Prices in Arkansas: GasBuddy reports show regular gas lows around $3.55 in Crittenden County and premium lows like $4.61 in Nevada County, with statewide averages for premium around $4.87 and regular around $4.02 for the week ending Sept. 19. Medical Marijuana Taxes: Federal medical marijuana rescheduling is expected to change taxes and operations for Arkansas dispensaries, with one Rogers operator citing a lower effective tax rate. Workforce Visas: USCIS data shows Arkansas approved 3,010 H-2B workers tied to Arkansas worksites in fiscal 2026 through June 30, 2026, at a 97.3% approval rate. Local Business & Talent: Arkansas State named 35 A-State Scholar recipients, awarding $18,000 scholarships annually to top incoming freshmen.
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