AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoJobs and Investment: Vantive plans to invest $100 million in its Mountain Home factory, adding up to 175 jobs. Canfor’s $96 million El Dorado mill upgrade is expected to add about 75 jobs and more than double production. Election 2026: Arkansas early voting is up 25% from the same point in 2022, with nearly 280,000 ballots cast in the first week and especially sharp gains among younger voters. Consumer Protection: Arkansas joined the FTC and other states in suing Dollar General, alleging shoppers were charged more at checkout than advertised. Agriculture: Crop cash receipts fell 17.4% from last year as drought and rising costs squeeze farms; Arkansas also leads the nation in Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies. Local News: WEHCO announced 74 job cuts at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, while 13 newsroom positions are among the cuts at its Northwest Arkansas paper. City Planning: Jonesboro is drafting a 20-year growth and street plan emphasizing neighborhood hubs, parks and safer walking and biking connections.
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