AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoArkansas Economy & Jobs: August jobless rates fell in most Arkansas metro areas, with Northwest Arkansas at the lowest rate (2.9%) and Texarkana the highest (4.7%), while Central Arkansas added jobs and unemployment declined. Healthcare Policy: The Trump administration began sending $500 ACA refund checks to nearly 1 million people in 30 states, including Arkansas, for alleged overcharges tied to the federal exchange. Energy & Infrastructure: The U.S. Department of Energy awarded Entergy $13.7 million to upgrade grid reliability across Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi, including advanced transmission tech. Fuel Relief for Farmers: Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued an emergency order temporarily allowing Arkansas farmers and loggers to use tax-free dyed diesel on highways through Oct. 30. Business & Retail: Walmart opened a new Neighborhood Market in Crestview, Fla., creating 166 jobs, and announced a $15 million grant to Feeding America to expand food rescue and delivery capacity. Courts & Abortion Access: Arkansas AG Tim Griffin joined a U.S. Supreme Court challenge to “shield laws” that, the states argue, block investigations into abortion-pill providers. Local Business Watch: Slim Chickens permanently closed its last Midlands location in Columbia, ending a run that began in 2022. Leadership Change: Northwest Arkansas Land Trust CEO Grady Spann will retire Oct. 1, with Marson Nance named successor.
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