AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHealth Policy in Arkansas: The Arkansas Insurance Department approved Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s strategic affiliation with Cambia Health Solutions, with members keeping current coverage and the local Blue Cross name. STEM & Education Metrics: New federal data show University of Arkansas–Fort Smith’s six-year bachelor’s completion rates lag for white students in Sebastian County (36.5% by 2024) versus the statewide rate (58.7%). Wildlife & Public Land: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ended annual rulemaking for migratory game bird hunting seasons, shifting season details into a three-year memorandum cycle. Biosecurity Watch: China researchers described a new tick-borne virus (ALTNV) carried by a tick species already established in 21 U.S. states, with no U.S. human cases reported. Tech & Safety: Investigators recovered voice and data recorders from an Amazon cargo jet crash at Miami International Airport and are urging anyone with video or photos to submit them. Local STEM Culture: UAFS College of Art and Design opens “Glyphosate Dreams,” exploring glyphosate’s effects on bodies, land, and aquatic ecosystems. AI Jobs & Training: Cognizant says it will hire 1,500 U.S. graduates for the AI era, citing research that AI could affect most jobs.
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