AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSNAP Update: Arkansas SNAP rules took effect this week, removing candy, soda (including diet/zero-calorie), and juice with under 50% natural juice from eligible purchases, with DHS saying 2,500+ retailers updated checkout systems. Education Flexibility: The U.S. Department of Education approved Arkansas’ Returning Education to the States waiver, letting the state combine federal funding streams and loosen some testing/accountability rules. Health & Safety: Arkansas anglers will see new fishing regulation timing—AGFC moves to a consistent July 1 start date for fishing and hunting changes. Local Government: Fort Smith’s board again failed to put a form-of-government change on the November ballot, despite a grassroots push. Arkansas Sports: Razorback legend Bill Burnett, the school’s all-time touchdown leader, died at 78; tributes poured in. Community & Events: Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival in Cañon City was canceled as the Aspen Acres fire continues.
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