AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoElection 2026: Arkansas early voting is up 25% from the same point in 2022, with especially sharp gains among younger voters. The Justice Department plans monitors in Pulaski and Washington counties, but Washington County officials rejected federal access to polling sites. Local Oversight: The Pulaski County Quorum Court voted 10-4 to override Judge Barry Hyde’s veto and keep regulations on a proposed data center, including rules for noise, lighting, energy and water use. Consumer Protection: Attorney General Tim Griffin joined the FTC and 19 other states in suing Dollar General, alleging stores repeatedly charged customers more at checkout than advertised. The claims have not been proven in court. Farm Economy: Arkansas led the nation in Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy filings in the third quarter, with 32 agricultural operations filing so far this year—nearly matching all of 2025. Jobs and Investment: Mountain Home medical-device maker Vantive plans to add about 175 technical and engineering jobs, alongside $100 million in planned investment.
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