AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEducation Policy: Arkansas Department of Education says applications for Educational Freedom Accounts for 2026-27 totaled 54,442, a slight uptick from last year, as the program’s application window closed Monday. Aviation Finance: XNA in Benton County reported continued enplanement growth and promoted Ashton Collier to chief financial officer, with outgoing CFO Tim O’Donnell moving to an emeritus role. Rail & Economic Development: A Union Pacific official told the Little Rock Rotary Club the proposed merger with Norfolk Southern would strengthen supply chains and give Arkansas a bigger role via key intermodal facilities. Healthcare Workforce: Baptist Health confirmed another 70 job cuts at its Fort Smith hospital, citing decreased service volumes and duplicated roles. Local Business & Growth: Logistic Services (Carrix) bought Five Rivers Distribution’s Arkansas River Navigation assets, expanding inland waterways operations. Public Safety/Policy: Arkansas State Police Commission set its next meeting for June 11 in Little Rock. Health & Consumer Safety: FDA and CDC reopened a salmonella supplement investigation after additional illnesses, warning consumers to check recalled products.
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