AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoChild Welfare: A federal audit found Arkansas mishandled reports of child abuse and neglect, raising concerns about how the state protects children. Courts & Government: The Arkansas Court of Appeals struck down part of the state’s whistleblower law, while Arkansas asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a dispute over its abortion shield law. Industry: Camden’s Raytheon-Rafael plant delivered its first fully U.S.-made Tamir interceptor, built for Israel’s Iron Dome system. Environment: Arkansas reached a Monsanto settlement worth at least $32 million over PCB contamination, with money earmarked for water quality. Farm Economy: Shipping disruptions tied to the Iran war have added an estimated $343 million in costs for Arkansas farmers; up to $1 billion in federal aid is also headed to producers. Sports: Arkansas hosts No. 15 Tennessee on Saturday, while Arkansas State welcomes South Alabama Thursday night.
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