AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEV Charging Race: Walmart is rapidly expanding its in-house, high-speed EV charging network, opening dozens of stations in Bentonville and beyond as it tries to make charging cheaper and easier to find. Defense & Manufacturing: The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin up to a $58.6 billion contract to boost Patriot interceptor missile production, citing strained stockpiles amid Iran and Ukraine. Food Safety: A salmonella outbreak tied to recalled shell eggs has sickened 98 people across 17 states, with Arkansas retailers among those that received the eggs. Arkansas Courts/Health Policy: Federal courts kept striking down state laws aimed at pharmacy benefit manager middlemen, putting pressure on Arkansas’s approach to specialty drug rules. Arkansas Housing Data: New HUD rankings show where counties stand on assisted housing, including Jefferson County ranking 5th for Housing Choice Vouchers and Jackson County placing 24th for HUD-assisted units. Local Public Safety: A man died after a portable toilet fell from a truck and was struck on I-49 near Bentonville, underscoring ongoing roadway safety risks. Business Outlook: The Fed held rates steady despite dissent, while GDP growth came in sluggish at 1.5% for the quarter.
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