AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoArkansas Consumer Protection: Attorney General Tim Griffin is gearing up for a Sept. 28-29 Little Rock summit focused on consumer fraud, including robocalls and benefit scams, as he pushes for new legislative priorities. Robocall Crackdown: South Dakota AG Marty Jackley joined 49 other attorneys general urging the FCC to strengthen “Know Your Customer” rules to curb illegal robocalls and texts. Defense Manufacturing: L3Harris won a multi-year framework deal with DoD and Lockheed Martin to quadruple THAAD propulsion production, with Camden, Arkansas tied to solid rocket motor output. Local Economy & Real Estate: Caisson Capital Partners, based in Fayetteville, bought a 181-unit multifamily property near Kansas City for $23.4 million. Higher Ed Investment: UA’s Walton College landed a $10 million Walton Family Foundation grant for the Dillard family hall, adding classrooms and an innovation studio. Public Health & Food Safety: CDC says recalled eggs linked to Salmonella have sickened 98 people and led to 26 hospitalizations across 17 states. Energy Reliability: DOE authorized emergency backup power for 17 states, including Arkansas, through Aug. 3 as extreme heat strains the grid. Rural Healthcare Partnerships: UAMS will co-manage rural hospitals in Mena and Helena-West Helena as Arkansas providers seek partnerships to stay afloat.
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