AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoState Health Costs: Arkansas’ state employee and retiree health insurance plans are set for 2027 premium increases, with proposed hikes running roughly from 5% to 10% after the Board of Finance cleared contribution changes. Marijuana & Taxes: A DOJ schedule change for medical marijuana is being flagged by Arkansas tax experts as a potential win for cannabis businesses, mainly by easing federal tax limits tied to Schedule I rules. Local Governance: Conway School Board president Sheila Franklin and another member, Wesley “Trip” Leach, resigned—clearing the way for a hiring dispute that followed the education secretary rejecting the district’s attempt to employ Franklin’s daughter. Public Safety: Bentonville police say an officer hit a cyclist in a crosswalk area; the cyclist was taken for medical evaluation and Arkansas State Police are investigating. Health & Community: UAMS is pushing to certify more doulas to help address statewide maternal mortality, while a new “Health Matters” segment focuses on arthritis beyond “just age.”
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