AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoChild Welfare: A federal audit found widespread failures in Arkansas’ handling of child-abuse reports, including cases involving sexual abuse and life-threatening harm. Auditors estimated 99% of reviewed cases failed to meet state requirements. Health Care: Arkansas Children’s Northwest has completed an $82.7 million expansion in Springdale, adding 15 beds and new specialty services. Courts: Arkansas’ appeals court ruled Walmart’s insurers must defend the company against lawsuits alleging its opioid sales contributed to the crisis. Farming: Arkansas farmers could receive nearly $1 billion in federal safety-net payments this month; an agriculture economist estimates the state’s share may be closer to $840 million. Environment: Arkansas has reached a Monsanto settlement worth at least $32 million, with up to $80 million earmarked for water-quality work. Northwest Arkansas: A Lowell councilwoman says Benton County authorities are investigating after she found an AirTag under her vehicle; she says its account information matched the mayor’s phone number, an allegation the mayor had not addressed by Wednesday night.
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