AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety: The CDC says the iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak now links to 15 states, adding Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire and North Carolina; investigators are still focused on recalled lettuce tied to Taylor Farms, with cases reported in at least 47 states this year. Public Health: In a separate update, a jalapeño-linked salmonella outbreak tied to Chipotle and Qdoba has spread to 27 states, with Qdoba and Chipotle removing jalapeños from menus while health officials investigate. Local Government: North Little Rock formally regains ownership of Dickey-Stephens Park after the Arkansas Travelers’ construction debt was repaid, and a new long-term lease keeps the team there through 2046. Crime & Courts: Arkansas State Police are investigating a deadly Warren shooting that left a 53-year-old man dead, and a federal case in Strong alleges the mayor used extortion and made false statements to the FBI. Business & Jobs: Buc-ee’s set an Aug. 17 opening for its first Arkansas travel center in Benton, bringing more than 200 jobs. Education & Community: Pulaski Tech will launch a paid construction-and-GED program for chronically homeless housing through a $1.8 million federal grant.
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