AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoConsumer Safety Watch: Walmart shoppers are being warned about multiple food recalls, including Great Value frozen berries flagged for possible E. coli contamination and a candy recall tied to a choking hazard. Local Business & Community: The Little Rock Zoo is moving ahead with “Project Zoo: Wildly Reimagined,” boosted by a $1.2 million donation and new leadership, with renovations to entrances, habitats and the return of capybaras. Arkansas Economy & Jobs: Walmart is piloting a pharmacist-led “Health Ambassador” role in Searcy and other markets to connect rural customers with health and nutrition resources. State Policy & Families: Arkansas families of children with disabilities renewed calls for action over a Medicaid waiver waitlist affecting thousands, after DHS moves to expand supportive living services starting in January. Energy & Regulation: The Arkansas Public Service Commission denied Entergy Arkansas’ request for a 20-year power purchase agreement with Big Island Solar, saying it wouldn’t deliver reasonable savings for customers. Finance & Fraud Risk: A new warning highlights how cryptocurrency kiosks are used in scams, citing large complaint and loss totals nationwide. Auto Lending Crackdown: Arkansas is part of a broader multistate push that secured a $694 million settlement with Credit Acceptance over predatory auto loans.
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