AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCritical Minerals: The U.S. Army picked Canadian Titan Mining to build graphite processing at Pine Bluff Arsenal, with plans also tied to Anniston, as the Pentagon pushes to reduce reliance on China. Birthright Citizenship: Arkansas lawmakers are urging Congress to change federal law after the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. Medicaid Work Rules: Twenty-five Democratic-led states and D.C. sued the Trump administration over Medicaid work requirements, arguing the “medically frail” exemption is too narrow. SNAP Junk-Food Ban: Arkansas is moving ahead with a ban on using SNAP for soft drinks and candy starting Wednesday, with a mobile app rolling out to help shoppers check items. Healthcare Shakeup: Little Rock-based Baptist Health signed a letter of intent to exit Fort Smith-area primary care by transferring clinics to Springdale’s Community Clinic. Local Safety: Arkansas State Police arrested a Hot Springs man accused of impersonating a law enforcement officer, complete with blue lights and sheriff gear. Arkansas Sports/Community: North Little Rock named former Little Rock assistant police chief Hayward Finks as its new police chief; Razorbacks baseball freshman Alexander Peck entered the transfer portal.
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