AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMaternal Health Policy: Arkansas expanded Medicaid reimbursement for doula and lactation consultant care starting Sept. 1, following 2025 laws and Legislative Council rule approval—aimed at improving outcomes in a state still facing high maternal and infant mortality. STEM Education & Workforce: Arkansas State University’s new veterinary school is now taking applications for its fall 2027 class, highlighting a hands-on, holistic admissions approach and new animal facilities. Research & Innovation in Agriculture/Forestry: UAM is set to hold a ribbon-cutting for the Arkansas Forest Health Research Center, built with federal and state funding to strengthen in-state testing for forest diseases, invasive insects, and climate threats. Local Tech & Infrastructure: Little Rock’s wastewater utility is behind on major capital spending this year, with commissioners hearing why projects and federal funding timing have slowed progress. Public Safety Tech: Investigators used Flock Safety cameras and business surveillance to help locate a missing 12-year-old in Independence County after a grooming-and-abduction case. Community STEM Culture: Northwest Arkansas’ new free zine “milkweed” is putting local voices back into print, with a launch tied to the region’s creative scene.
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