AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoChild Welfare: A federal audit found Arkansas mishandled thousands of child abuse and neglect reports, including allegations that should have been investigated or referred to law enforcement. Fort Smith Cyberattack: The city now says its August computer-system breach began somewhere in its broader network, not the Police Department, and has hired a law firm as questions about the attack remain. Camden Manufacturing: Arkansas-made Tamir interceptors have begun shipping from a new Camden plant, marking the first U.S. production of the Iron Dome missiles and a boost for the region’s defense industry. State Services: Arkansas launched the MyArkansas app, bringing more than 50 government services to residents’ phones. Education: Springdale special education teacher Lindsay Rankin was named Arkansas Teacher of the Year. Agriculture Research: Arkansas State University won a $2.2 million federal grant to study ways fungi could help rice and wheat withstand drought. Farm Outlook: Arkansas’ rice harvest is disappointing for a fourth straight year, raising concerns for next season.
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