AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoData Center Fight: Entergy Arkansas asked a federal judge to block the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and Arkansas Times from publishing details of its Google-linked data center deal, saying confidential documents were disclosed in error; the dispute centers on a PSC-approved special rate contract tied to a West Memphis project and a Cypress Solar build. CFPB Overhaul: House Republicans rolled out a CFPB reform package led by Arkansas Rep. French Hill that would shift the bureau to congressional appropriations and narrow its authority over “abusive” practices, with a small-dollar lending safe harbor. Healthcare Network Shakeup: CHI St. Vincent/CommonSpirit opted out of Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield networks effective Sept. 1, pushing many patients to out-of-network reimbursement. Energy & Industry: EV registrations jumped in Crawford and Sebastian counties, and the Pentagon will hold a 35% stake in a Venezuela oil venture under the White House’s deal. Local Business & Community: Dollar General donated more than 1.2 million pounds of food in Arkansas via Feeding America; NWACC reported fall enrollment topping 12,000. Cyber & Housing: HUD tightened cyber reporting expectations as ransomware risks rise for public housing authorities.
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