AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRiver Market Revamp: Little Rock officials approved a $20 million financing plan to renovate the city-owned Ottenheimer Market Hall, with bonds to reimburse initial city spending and a selected St. Louis firm slated for an 18-month construction window. Data Center Rules: Fayetteville passed amendments to its data center ordinance, while Mayor Molly Rawn warned more regulations are coming as the city tries to work within state limits on regulating commerce. Telecom Deal: Jonesboro’s Ritter Communications and Great Plains Communications are combining into Rightfiber, a 20-state fiber network expected to serve 400 communities and 300,000 locations, pending regulatory approval. UAMS Grant: UAMS received a $2.6 million NIH award to expand its M.D./Ph.D. dual-degree program, adding more students over the next five years. Housing Policy: Congress reached a compromise on a major housing bill after months of gridlock, aiming to boost supply and affordability while adjusting investor and banking-related provisions. PBM Fight: Express Scripts and the PBM industry group PCMA sued to block Tennessee’s FAIR Rx law that would bar PBM-affiliated pharmacies. Food Animal Health: New World screwworm and HPAI cases are renewing focus on animal disease surveillance and preparedness. Lottery: Mega Millions is at a $430 million jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing.
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