AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy & Agriculture: G7 nations agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel over four months, starting with major diesel releases, as U.S. diesel prices near $6.50 a gallon squeeze farmers’ fall harvest costs and raise grocery inflation worries. Politics & Governance: President Trump escalated pressure on Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton over the Sunshine Protection Act by publicly sharing Cotton’s cellphone number, triggering a flood of calls and renewed debate over making daylight saving time permanent. Public Health & Consumer Safety: A frozen-berry recall expanded after an E. coli outbreak sickened 17 people; affected Great Value and Trader Joe’s organic berry products were sold in stores including Arkansas, with guidance to discard or return items. Arkansas Economy: Arkansas collected $12.7 billion in state taxes in 2024, with sales and gross receipts taxes up 2.2% to $6.8 billion. Local Business & Community: Fort Smith schools secured Coca-Cola naming rights for football fields, and Arvest Foundation backed a UAFS maternal health center with a $50,000 grant. Healthcare Policy: ACA marketplace plan selections fell 4.9% nationwide for 2026 while premiums rose 19.7%, with Arkansas seeing the biggest jump.
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