AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNuclear Power Feasibility: Arkansas lawmakers reviewed a $305,000 study on expanding nuclear energy, with proponents arguing rising demand and retiring coal make new plants increasingly necessary, while some lawmakers signaled limits on state support. Public Health & Food Safety: The CDC expanded the Cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce to 15 states, adding Arkansas among others, as investigators continue to track the source and case counts. Healthcare Training: Ozarka College celebrated its 2026 Surgical Technology graduates, highlighting classroom, lab, and clinical training aimed at patient safety. Cybersecurity for Water Systems: The FBI warned Arkansas water utilities to strengthen defenses after attacks elsewhere, urging steps like limiting internet access for control devices. Education & Workforce: Arkansas Colleges of Health Education received approval to launch a fully online Doctor of Executive Leadership program, and A-State alumnus Rocco Hicks won a Phi Kappa Phi fellowship. STEM in Industry: Hirebotics says Tate deployed 58 cobot welders across multiple facilities in Arkansas and beyond, reporting a 12x throughput boost.
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