AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoSchool Choice Expansion: Arkansas expects 5,500 more students to join its Educational Freedom Account program for 2026-27, pushing participation to about 50,000 and costs to more than $367 million, as officials say they’re working to speed up reimbursements and improve denials. Local Government & Surveillance: Little Rock and North Little Rock use license plate camera vendors including Flock Safety and SkyCop, as some Arkansas cities move to shut off Flock while others expand it. Business & Tourism: Visit Bentonville CEO Kalene Griffith was named to the Destinations International board, adding to Northwest Arkansas’ tourism leadership momentum. Healthcare Growth: New interventional cardiology clinics opened in El Dorado and Camden under El Dorado Heart, expanding specialty access in South Arkansas. Energy & Fuel Prices: GasBuddy reports the lowest E85 in Lawrence County at $2.69/gal for the week ending Aug. 8. Lithium Update: Standard Lithium says battery testing of South West Arkansas lithium carbonate produced with Nano One’s process delivered promising early results for LFP cathode material. Food Safety: FDA reports a salmonella-linked recall wave affecting eggs and other products continues to expand, with multiple retailers pulling items.
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