AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFederal Lobbying & Agriculture: HBS added Andrew Fisher, a former USDA chief of staff, as a principal on its federal team, signaling more push on Farm Bill, crop insurance and disaster relief issues. Healthcare Costs & Transparency: The Trump administration warned 500+ hospitals, including nine in Arkansas, to improve public pricing disclosures or face penalties up to $2 million annually. Education Funding: UAMS received a $7 million Windgate Foundation grant to expand full-tuition scholarships and create a Chancellor’s Scholars endowment. Workforce Development: Arkansas Tech University-Ozark partnered with Butterball to deliver customized TIG welding training for employees at the Ozark facility. Energy & Power Markets: New data shows solar overtook coal for the first time in U.S. electricity share, even as policy debates favor coal. Local Business/Infrastructure: Little Rock’s city board is set to vote on a $20M financing plan for River Market food hall upgrades. Energy Prices (Gas): GasBuddy reported the cheapest premium gas in Yell County at $4.78 and the lowest E85 in Craighead County at $2.88 for the week ending May 30. Public Safety (Courts): Jury selection began in Washington County for Kacey Kawika Jennings’ capital murder trial tied to the death of Allison Maria Castro.
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