AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoElection 2026: Early voting is underway across Arkansas, with the secretary of state’s office expecting about 500,000 people to vote before Election Day. Voters will choose statewide and congressional leaders and decide ballot measures; turnout was strong in several counties on the first day. Utility Bills: Farmers told lawmakers that a state law allowing utilities to charge customers for power plants under construction added thousands of dollars to their bills. Sen. Jimmy Hickey Jr. apologized for supporting the measure, and some lawmakers called for its repeal. West Memphis Data Center: Google and Entergy Arkansas announced a new phase of their partnership, including solar power, battery storage and grid upgrades for Google’s planned data center. Entergy says the arrangement could save customers $500 million, while the utility’s earlier solar proposal drew questions from regulators over costs. Drought and Sports: Arkansas is entering its 14th straight month of drought, raising wildfire concerns and leaving duck hunters hoping for rain. On the field, No. 15 Tennessee rallied to beat the Razorbacks 24-17, while Arkansas State earned its first road win of the season, 23-13 over Southern Miss.
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