AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHousing & Development: Rogers launched its Pattern Zone program, offering preapproved residential building plans to speed up permitting and cut upfront costs for “missing middle” homes. Small Business & Procurement: The Arkansas APEX Accelerator is hosting a free Hot Springs workshop on navigating government contracting and federal small-business certifications. Healthcare & Recovery: The Connection Center is set to open in downtown Malvern as a one-stop recovery hub, funded through Arkansas opioid settlement money. Nursing Home Watch: CMS data highlights ownership and quality snapshots for several Arkansas nursing facilities, including The Blossoms at Conway and Pleasant Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing. Energy Costs: GasBuddy reports show some of the lowest Arkansas prices for the week ending May 30, with Hempstead County premium at $4.59 and midgrade at $4.19. Agriculture: USDA confirmed New World Screwworm in a Texas calf, prompting Arkansas ranchers to monitor livestock for symptoms. Education & Workforce: A U of A School of Law student was selected for a 2026 Civil Rights Fellowship, underscoring Arkansas talent feeding national policy circles.
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