AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEntergy vs. Google at the Capitol: Arkansas lawmakers grilled Entergy during a Joint Committee on Energy meeting tied to data-center power deals, with members urging Entergy to “prove up” benefits for ratepayers while praising Google’s role in the state’s energy future. Water safety: New state reporting shows Arkansas River E. coli spiked again after rain runoff, with Pueblo-to-Las Animas sites rising while the river below John Martin stayed in safe range. Herbicide reduction tech: University of Arkansas turfgrass researchers tested a precision spot-spraying prototype that cut herbicide use by up to 62% in field trials while keeping high weed detection. Fluoride shortage: Supply problems left more than half a million Arkansans temporarily without fluoridated drinking water, tied to national chemical procurement disruptions. Local governance: Craighead County approved a 15-ton weight limit ordinance for County Road 780, with fines and penalties for violations. Energy policy leadership change: Sen. Jonathan Dismang resigned to become vice president of external affairs for Arkansas Electric Cooperatives. Wildlife/land: Arkansas Game and Fish is opening bids for a Jonesboro field office rebuild after a late-night fire, and a new wildlife management area was named for a late AGFC director. Agriculture support: A UA Division of Agriculture piece highlights tools for farmers facing financial stress, including mental health warning signs.
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