AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHealth & Insurance: Guardant Health says its Shield blood test for colorectal cancer screening will be covered by EviCore by Evernorth starting Jan. 1, 2027, expanding access for eligible patients. Agriculture & Food Supply: Arkansas and Japan will hold a rice-focused summit in Little Rock next month, aiming to connect ag tech, research, and farming partnerships. Rice Industry Investment: Anheuser-Busch is putting more than $200,000 into Arkansas rice research and grower education tied to National Rice Month. Local Business & Growth: Fort Smith metro building permit values rose nearly 48% in August, signaling stronger construction activity even as year-to-date totals lag 2025. Workforce & Leadership: Leadership Arkansas Class XXI names 52 participants statewide, including 11 from Northwest Arkansas and the Fort Smith metro. Public Safety & Crime: Texas investigators arrested four people tied to a multi-state gift card tampering ring that reached into Arkansas, with more than $100,000 in potential losses. Water & Environment: Pueblo officials released more details on an Aug. 28 sewage discharge into the Arkansas River that triggered E. coli advisories downstream. Energy Costs: Gas prices updates across Arkansas counties show continued volatility, with some areas reporting notable week-over-week changes.
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