AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPolitics: U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen ended his reelection bid after nearly 20 years, saying Tennessee Republicans’ gerrymandering split up the Memphis district he’s represented—though he hinted he’d run again if courts restore the old map. Courts & Voting Rights: The Arkansas Supreme Court dismissed Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ appeals in two special-election cases as moot, while across the country civil rights groups are mobilizing after the Supreme Court weakened parts of the Voting Rights Act. Reproductive Rights: The U.S. Supreme Court left telehealth access to abortion pills in place for now, a lifeline for Arkansas patients relying on medication abortion. Public Safety: Arkansas State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Searcy that left a man dead. Everyday Costs: Diesel prices in Washington County hit a low of $4.29/gallon (week ending May 9), with volatility tied to global oil uncertainty. Sports: Arkansas softball and baseball NCAA action continues, with regional matchups and schedules driving the weekend buzz.
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