AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWorkforce & Education: The U.S. Department of Labor approved an update to Arkansas’ Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act plan for 2026-27, aiming to better link job training with employers—especially in Southeast Arkansas, where projections show a net loss of 1,817 jobs from 2022 to 2032. Healthcare Tech & Access: Arkansas regulators approved Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s strategic affiliation with Cambia Health Solutions, saying the deal will expand access to care and bring Cambia’s technology infrastructure while keeping Arkansas Blue Cross’s local identity. Local Schools: Little Rock School District released “LRSD Forward” recommendations that could close several elementary campuses and adjust middle school options to close a $4 million to $7 million budget gap ahead of the 2027-28 school year. Research & STEM Policy: Rep. Bruce Westerman advanced legislation to transfer the federally owned Crossett Experimental Forest to the state, preserving its forestry research and education mission. Public Health: Colorado lifted a water contact advisory for John Martin Reservoir after E. coli levels returned to state recreational standards following a downstream sewage spill. STEM in the Community: UAMS’ Nathan Johnson, Ph.D., received a U.S. Department of Defense ESGR Patriotic Employer Award for supporting Guard and Reserve faculty.
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