AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoArkansas Election Watch: A Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College poll finds Democratic U.S. Senate challenger Hallie Shoffner leading incumbent Tom Cotton, 47.4% to 44%, with the race inside the margin of error. Public Safety & Accountability: Arkansas State Police Col. Mike Hagar won’t appear before the Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus to discuss a trooper’s alleged assault during a traffic stop, citing pending litigation; dashcam footage is at the center of the civil rights lawsuit. State Government & Crime: Franklin police arrested Arkansas fugitive Rudy Ray after a suspicious-person call tied to suspected human remains; he’s charged as a fugitive pending extradition. Education & Policy: Two Springdale students helped draft student-focused AI rules in a MIT youth legislative simulation, pushing for rights and responsibilities for AI use in schools. Health & Schools: AG Tim Griffin and the High School Broyles Award are launching “Coaches vs. Overdoses Week” to expand fentanyl prevention resources in Arkansas schools. Economy & Jobs: Arkansas’ unemployment rate fell to 4% in July, with employment hitting a record high. Energy Prices: GasBuddy reports the lowest Stone County regular price at $3.71 and midgrade deals in Independence County around $3.93 for the week ending Aug. 15. Appointments: ADEM named John Hogue as Arkansas Fire Marshal after a statewide search. Agriculture: The Arkansas Department of Agriculture extended deadlines for two forestry cost-share programs through Aug. 28.
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