AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoArkansas Disability Care: Advocates warn Arkansas’ Medicaid PASSE managed-care system may leave families with severe disabilities waiting longer and getting less support as federal rules shift, with one Highfill mother saying a key lift for her wheelchair-using daughter stopped being covered and led to falls. Little Rock Health Leadership: UAMS promoted interim dean Dr. Ronald Robertson to permanent dean of the College of Medicine, effective immediately. Heat Safety: National athletic trainers and high school sports groups are urging new heat rules for football linemen after recent hospitalizations, including an Arkansas case, and concerns that punishment drills can raise risk. Road Safety: Arkansas State Police report fatal crashes are down year-to-date, citing enforcement and trooper visibility. Education & Housing: Little Rock’s HUD oversight and surveillance-camera approvals are part of ongoing local governance moves, while a new reading requirement is flagged as a major hit to North Little Rock 3rd graders. Local Economy & Growth: Simmons Bank addresses layoff rumors amid efficiency reviews, and Tyson Foods posts its Q3 2026 results. Weather: Hot, mostly sunny conditions continue into midweek, raising dehydration and heat-illness risks.
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