AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMissile Manufacturing in Arkansas: The Pentagon awarded Lockheed Martin a $59-billion deal to triple Patriot PAC-3 MSE interceptor production, including a major ramp-up at its Camden, Arkansas line. Public Health in Arkansas: CDC data finds Arkansas has the highest seroprevalence of alpha-gal syndrome, linking lone star tick exposure to a potentially life-threatening meat allergy. Rural Health Research: ORAU is launching a rural health Research Innovation Cluster with Arkansas State University, targeting workforce, access to care, women’s health, and resilience. AI in Education: Teens in a Senate-style simulation drafted proposals for AI rules in K-12 schools, as states scramble without a national policy. Transportation Tech: Northwest Arkansas Community College is partnering with MIT PATH to build AI curriculum for local workers. EV Charging Push: Walmart is rapidly expanding high-speed EV charging, adding more stations and cords across its store network. COVID Update: CDC estimates COVID-19 infections are growing or likely growing in 37 states, including Arkansas. Local STEM/Community: UCA 2035 lays out how the university will adapt to faster-changing student needs, workforce demands, and technology.
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