AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRural Health Funding: Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Arkansas will receive $149.3 million in first-round Rural Health Transformation Program grants, including $19.1 million for Mercy Fort Smith to expand telehealth and critical-access hospital support. Health Policy: A new study warns millions in Medicaid expansion states could lose coverage under upcoming federal work rules starting Jan. 1, 2027, with millions at risk of not meeting required hours. Education & Growth: The Little Rock School Board adopted new attendance zones to support the opening of West Little Rock High School and approved a process for parents to seek school-of-choice options. Food Safety: The FDA upgraded a Taylor Farms de Mexico cyclospora recall to Class I, the highest risk level, tied to a multi-state outbreak that has led to hospitalizations and deaths. Healthcare Markets: A federal appeals court ruled Arkansas can enforce its dispensing-fee rule on pharmacy benefit managers. Retail & Jobs: Walmart hit a 100-store milestone for its EV fast-charging network, expanding access at Supercenters across 20 states. Local Business: BetSaracen reported July mobile sports wagers fell 10.6% month over month as national operators reshaped Arkansas’s market.
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