AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRegulatory Reform: Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders says Arkansas agencies identified 344 potential changes to speed permits and cut red tape; 51 are already in place, including plans to process most sales tax permits within 24 hours. Commercial Real Estate: A Springdale shopping center anchored by Harps sold for $11.5 million, or about $187 per square foot. Corporate Finance: America’s Car-Mart shares sank after a report that the Rogers-based dealer and lenders are discussing a possible Chapter 11 sale; no decision has been made. Bank OZK also reported lower third-quarter profit as real estate troubles drove costs higher. Economic Outlook: Arkansas reached a record employment level in September, while unemployment held at 3.9%. Investment and Infrastructure: Entergy and Google’s West Memphis data-center partnership is set to bring new energy resources and grid upgrades to Arkansas, with Entergy projecting $500 million in customer savings. L3Harris also opened a solid rocket motor facility in Camden. Economic Development: Voters will consider Issue 3 on Nov. 3; it would let lawmakers create districts that can finance projects through bonds, taxes, fees and assessments.
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