AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Safety: A new FDA report adds details to Arkansas-area shoppers’ concerns after Taylor Farms’ July 2026 lettuce recall, citing “Potential Cyclospora contamination” and naming multiple retailers and distributors tied to iceberg and shredded lettuce lots. Health Policy: Arkansas officials are asking the federal government for a two-year reprieve for its hybrid Medicaid expansion (ARHOME) after CMS denied renewal, warning providers about what could happen to more than 200,000 people. Lottery Buzz: Powerball keeps climbing after no jackpot winner Saturday; Monday’s drawing is estimated at $905 million (cash about $391M). Local Education: Conway School Board appointed candidates to fill two open seats, including an at-large pick and a Zone 4 appointment. Community & Jobs: University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture hired Jimmie Tucker as Columbia County’s agriculture agent. Weather: Hot, humid conditions continue across the Natural State, with heat indexes near or above 100 in parts of the region.
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