AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoE-bikes & Cost Relief: Arkansas’ new e-bike voucher program opens July 6, with nearly 6,000 vouchers across Northwest Arkansas, Fort Smith and central Arkansas—$700 general vouchers and up to $1,200 for income-qualified households, chosen by randomized selection. Public Health Watch: State agriculture officials are monitoring for New World screwworm and urging owners to check livestock and pets, follow strict entry rules, and report suspicious wounds fast. Local Sports & Community: Arkansas men’s basketball will head to the Bahamas for four summer exhibitions at Baha Mar (July 31–Aug. 4) as John Calipari builds chemistry. Health Care Leadership: Highlands Oncology CEO Jeff Hunnicutt will step down June 19 after nearly eight years, with Dr. Thad Beck serving as interim CEO. Legal/Justice: A North Little Rock pathology lab and owners agreed to pay $30M to settle federal allegations tied to kickbacks and unnecessary testing. Weather: Remnants of Arthur bring heat and heavy rain chances across the ArkLaTex, with heat index values around 105–110. Arts & Pride: NWA Pride Weekend returns June 26–28 with CeCe Peniston and Baby Tate.
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