AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoInfrastructure Watch: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is set to tour River Valley and Northwest Arkansas projects Monday, including the Interstate 49 bridge construction in Barling—part of a 3.1-mile, four-lane segment with a contract listed at about $274.8M as of September. Healthcare & Housing: Arkansas real estate activity stays active in the Little Rock metro, with a $900,000 building permit for a new home at 52 Miramont Circle and a $2.5M sale recorded for 44 Miramont Circle. Food Safety: The FDA expanded a frozen-berry recall tied to possible E. coli contamination, including Great Value organic blueberries and triple berry blends plus Trader Joe’s frozen organic mixed berry blend—sold in multiple states including Arkansas. Policy & Politics: President Trump escalated pressure on Sen. Tom Cotton over the Sunshine Protection Act, even posting what he claimed was Cotton’s cellphone number, as Cotton pushes back on permanent daylight saving time. Local Business Finance: Arkansas banks and credit unions report a surge in auto loan refinancing as higher vehicle prices and rates drive borrowers to seek better terms.
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