AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOutdoor Recreation Workforce: A Clinton School research team mapped Arkansas’s outdoor recreation industry and its workforce pipeline, flagging alignment gaps and recommending short-, mid-, and long-term fixes to keep the sector growing. Manufacturing Jobs: James & James is investing $9.4M in a new Heber Springs facility, aiming to add 47 jobs over four years and expand vertically integrated hardwood production. Local Business & Retail: Crunch Fitness plans a new North Little Rock gym this fall, a $5M, 50,000-square-foot site with memberships starting at $9.99. Energy & Power: Rep. Steve Womack toured the Flint Creek Power Plant and said regulatory changes could help extend operations beyond the late 2030s. Agriculture Water Savings: Mississippi researchers report recirculating tailwater in rice production can cut freshwater demand by at least 30%, boosting resilience for water-stressed farming. Public Works & Growth: Little Rock’s proposed 18-month data center permitting pause failed 4-4, keeping debate over big power and water demands in the spotlight. Hemp Policy: Arkansas AG Tim Griffin joined a bipartisan push to preserve tighter federal rules on intoxicating hemp products. Food Supply Chain: Arkansas’s food manufacturing remains tied to broader national trends as new analysis highlights where grocery staples are produced and how jobs are shifting.
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