AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWildfire Response: Arkansas’ Bunker Fire near East Camden hit 90% containment after burning 2,849 acres, with National Guard helicopters dropping about 406,920 gallons of water and crews from multiple states supporting suppression. Agriculture & Fire Safety: The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is urging row-crop producers to follow smoke management and burn-ban rules during harvest as drought accelerates harvest and most counties remain under restrictions. Workforce Development: Southern Arkansas University received a $50,000 ExxonMobil gift to build its Workforce Development Center, targeting training for critical minerals and advanced manufacturing careers in Southwest Arkansas. Retail Testing Expansion: UL Solutions expanded its Retail Center of Excellence in Lowell to add apparel and textiles testing alongside existing furniture, toys, electronics, and other retail categories. Consumer Finance: Georgia AG Carr secured a 41-state $694 million settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation, including cash and debt relief for consumers and requirements to curb risky loan practices. Data Privacy: A report highlights how data broker Acxiom compiles detailed personal profiles, raising concerns about accuracy and how consumer data is sold.
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