THC Crackdown: Arkansas DFA agents, with Corning police, seized 25+ pounds of illegal THC flower, vapes, and edibles at Pacific Green, arresting owner Ben Bennett and employee Sharia Shipman; investigators said the store operated outside hemp/medical marijuana rules and failed on underage access, with bond set at $150,000 and $100,000. Medicaid Coverage Risk: Federal CMS released interim guidance for Medicaid work requirements, with states facing a January 1, 2027 deadline and critics warning eligible people could lose coverage over paperwork and system failures. Nursing Home Watch: CMS data highlighted mixed local performance across Arkansas nursing homes, including 5-star standouts like Gassville Therapy and Living (Baxter County) and Nightingale at Arkadelphia (Clark County), alongside lower ratings and reported fines/penalties at several facilities. Food Security in Summer: North Little Rock and other districts are rolling out free summer meal programs for kids and teens, aiming to prevent hunger when school meals end. Local Health Tech: Northwest Arkansas Pathology Associates adopted Techcyte Fusion for remote pathology workflows to help address staffing shortages and expand access to specialized expertise. ASU System Budget: Arkansas State University System trustees approved a $402.6 million FY2027 operating budget and tuition/fee plans, citing investments in staffing and new veterinary medicine programming.