AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoArkansas Health Policy: Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin sued major drugmakers, alleging they made it harder for providers to use the federal 340B discount program, including claims that rules are “burdensome” enough to stop the program from working as intended. Higher Education Leadership: UALR’s next chancellor search is underway after the UA System named Brian Berry to chair the committee to replace retiring Chancellor Christina Drale. Agriculture Research: The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture set a July 30 Rice and Soybean Field Day in Northeast Arkansas, featuring tours and talks on breeding, nitrogen management with digital imagery, spray drone updates, and postharvest practices. Public Health & Access: Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families reported that 45% of new moms lost Medicaid 60 days after giving birth, with most not shown as moving to other coverage. STEM Workforce & Training: UA-Pulaski Tech received a $1.8M grant for construction skills training, supporting hands-on career pathways. UAMS Medical Leadership: UAMS named Ronald D. Robertson dean of the College of Medicine and executive vice chancellor. Weather Tech: ULM landed a record $4.2M federal contract to expand weather monitoring and improve nowcasting/forecasting across the Lower Mississippi River Basin.
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