AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHealth Care Costs: CHI St. Vincent and Arkansas Blue Cross are officially out of network as of this week after months of talks failed, leaving “thousands” of patients facing potentially higher out-of-network bills at St. Vincent’s four Arkansas hospitals and about 80 clinics. Antitrust & Food Prices: The DOJ expanded a beef affordability antitrust probe to include major retailers, including Walmart, asking for details on pricing, margins, and strategies from 2020 to 2026. Food Safety: Walmart frozen berries are again under recall after FDA action tied to possible E. coli, including Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend sold in 16 states (Arkansas included). Local Infrastructure: Springdale opened a new phase of the Northern Bypass and the airport connector road, aiming to ease congestion on U.S. 412 and I-49. Business & Growth: Microsoft is named the long-term offtaker for a Washington solar project, following its earlier Arkansas data-center power deal. Energy Costs: AAA reports diesel prices hit record levels, with Arkansas at $5.50 a gallon.
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