AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUSMCA Update: The U.S. declined to renew USMCA on July 1, but the deal isn’t “dead” yet, setting up a new phase of North American trade uncertainty. Food Safety: General Mills recalled 554,400 Pillsbury Bread Rolls in 19 states, including Arkansas, due to possible glass contamination. Healthcare & Data Privacy: A multistate settlement over the 23andMe genetic data breach was announced, with states receiving allowed claims from the bankruptcy estate. Energy Costs: AAA says the national regular gas average rose 10 cents to $3.94, with Strait of Hormuz instability pushing crude toward $80 a barrel. Arkansas Policy Watch: A report looks at how Arkansas’ Medicaid expansion (ARHOME) could face pressure as federal funding changes loom and an insurer is set to exit. Local Business & Growth: Alloy Labs welcomed seven new member banks in the first half of 2026, expanding services for community lenders. Power Grid Coordination: FERC ordered CAISO and the Southwest Power Pool to coordinate at transmission seams as western power markets expand.
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