AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoArkansas Elections: Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders defended her record in a televised debate, while challengers Fred Love and Colt Shelby criticized her priorities and the LEARNS Act. In the U.S. Senate race, Democrat Hallie Shoffner and Libertarian Jeff Wadlin attacked incumbent Tom Cotton for skipping their debate. Maternal Health: Walmart heir Olivia Walton pledged $100 million over five years to reduce U.S. maternal deaths, saying gaps in postpartum care in Arkansas helped spur her effort; she cited the state’s maternal mortality rate as roughly twice the national average. South Arkansas: El Dorado will serve as the state capital for a day on Oct. 15, bringing senior officials to meet local leaders. Workforce: Arkansas State University and partners are building the CREST career-training center in Jonesboro, backed by a $7.5 million state grant. Child Welfare: A federal audit found Arkansas mishandled 138 of 140 child abuse investigations reviewed, renewing questions about protections for vulnerable children.
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