AGP Executive Report
Last update: 42 minutes agoSteel Expansion: Hybar LLC in Osceola says it has raised $1.1 billion to build an “Expansion Mill” next to its first scrap-metal rebar plant, boosting capacity to about 1.3 million tons a year and aiming for completion in roughly 24 months. Legal & Consumer Tech: Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced a lawsuit against Snap, Inc. over claims Snapchat was deceptively designed to addict minors, adding to the state’s broader push against major social platforms. Workforce & AI: A new national nonprofit, RAISE US, backed by major employers and AI leaders, is rolling out training and job-transition support meant to help workers adapt as AI reshapes jobs. Defense Supply Chain: Titan Mining and REalloys were selected by the U.S. Army for critical-minerals processing at military sites, including a graphite-processing effort tied to Arkansas’ Pine Bluff Arsenal. Health Care Business: Adoration Home Health in Batesville rebranded from Amedisys and is expanding services in a multi-county area, including adding speech therapy and certified nursing assistants. State Politics: Sen. Ben Gilmore plans to resign to join the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office as a senior adviser.
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