AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGas Prices Watch: Lincoln County’s regular gas hit $3.69 at two stations in the week ending Aug. 15, while Montgomery County’s lowest regular was $3.79; statewide, Arkansas regular averaged $3.66. Beef & Tariffs: Arkansas and other GOP officials pushed back on Trump’s plan to allow tariff-free beef imports, warning it could squeeze cattle producers amid a small U.S. herd. Energy & Critical Minerals: California’s Hell’s Kitchen lithium/geothermal project faced another setback after an appeals court said Imperial County didn’t show enough water supply or address air impacts—raising questions for critical-minerals timelines. State Policy & Oversight: Arkansas Highway Police proposed new rules for automatic license-plate reader data use and privacy, and the Medical Marijuana Commission proposed tighter disclosure/approval for management contracts. Health Care & Growth: NYITCOM at A-State welcomed its 11th Arkansas class, and Freeman Health System outlined plans to improve Northwest Arkansas care after acquiring four hospitals. Retail Expansion: Buc-ee’s opened its first Arkansas location in Benton, with officials projecting millions of annual visitors.
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