AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoA-State Honors Staff: Arkansas State University staff were recognized for retirement and decades of service at the Distinguished Performance Awards and Service Recognition Ceremony in Jonesboro, with honorees spanning 11 to 45 years. Broadband Push: Arkansas BEAD broadband deployment is already efficient—using just over $300M to cover 79,000 unserved locations—now attention shifts to how remaining funds can expand investment beyond last-mile access. 4-H Summer STEM & Outdoors: The Arkansas 4-H Center at Little Rock’s C.A. Vines site is rolling out day and overnight camps, mixing swimming, paddleboarding, rock climbing, archery, plus science and nature-focused activities. Local Tech Meets Local Friction: Data center debates are heating up across Arkansas, with Pulaski County and Conway residents raising questions about water, electricity, jobs, and taxes as companies seek to build. Health Innovation in Pine Bluff: UAPB students showcased AI tools aimed at preventive care and heart-health awareness for the Pine Bluff community during ReMix AI Innovation Sprint Demo Day.
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