AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAutonomous Freight in Arkansas: PepsiCo and Gatik announced a multi-year deal bringing fully driverless Class 8 trucks to commercial routes across Texas, Arizona and Arkansas, starting immediately on a fixed corridor. Little Rock & FedEx vs. Google: A new op-ed argues Little Rock should learn from the FedEx hub decision and avoid repeating mistakes as Google plans a $1 billion data center at the Port of Little Rock. Medicaid Work Requirements: CMS rolled out Medicaid work requirements under HR-1, setting an 80-hour-per-month engagement rule for many adults, with exemptions for medical and other qualifying situations. Gas Prices: GasBuddy reports Arkansas average gas fell another 12.3 cents to $3.77 per gallon, offering a brief reprieve amid still-uncertain fuel markets. Local Government: Baxter County approved $5 million for a new Sixth Street annex building that will include a county-run voting center. Public Safety: A Salem man was charged with sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl, and authorities also reported a child-exploitation arrest tied to an undercover investigation.
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