AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoCampaign Trail: Sen. Tom Cotton’s absence dominated an Arkansas Senate debate, where Democrat Hallie Shoffner and Libertarian Jeff Wadlin challenged his record. In a separate House debate, Rep. Bruce Westerman and challenger James Russell criticized President Trump’s Russian diesel plan but disagreed over fuel prices. Education & Oversight: A new report says one in four Arkansas students using education freedom accounts left public schools. A federal audit also found the state mishandled child-abuse reports. Farm Economy: Arkansas farmers face lower soybean yields and rising production costs, while a disappointing rice harvest is raising concerns for next year. Water Rights: Texarkana’s board is weighing talks that could allow a Texas company to pursue up to 110 million gallons of Millwood Lake water daily; any sale would need further approval. Razorbacks: Arkansas football fell to Tennessee, 24-17, and the men’s basketball team was picked third in the SEC preseason poll. Weather: Forecasters expect unseasonably hot conditions, with rain chances returning midweek.
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