AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPublic Health Watch: U.S. cyclosporiasis cases tied to a multistate outbreak linked to Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce appear to be trending down, though more than 15,700 confirmed cases have been reported since May 1, with about 11,000 probable cases still under review. State Courts & Policy: A federal appeals court cleared the way for Arkansas Act 372, which could make librarians criminally liable for providing materials deemed harmful to minors. Medicaid Update: Arkansas is seeking a two-year extension after a verbal denial of its ARHOME Medicaid expansion renewal, affecting more than 200,000 people. Politics: Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed attorney Cory Cox as a temporary special justice on the Arkansas Supreme Court while Justice Barbara Webb recovers. Local Government: Greene County officials heard calls for help with a growing animal problem, including a push for a low-cost spay-and-neuter program and a possible penny-cent sales tax for a shelter. Education & Community: Rogers School Board approved seven new Cambridge International courses, expanding options for middle and high school students. Sports (Arkansas): Arkansas softball announced fall exhibition games against Tulsa (Oct. 3) and Oklahoma State (Oct. 17) at Bogle Park. Higher Ed Funding: The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery transferred $114.3 million to the Arkansas Division of Higher Education for student scholarships.
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