AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNHL Expansion Watch: Commissioner Gary Bettman says the league is exploring adding a Texas team in either Houston or Austin, with Dan Friedkin’s group backing the effort and a potential $3.5B price tag tied to a new arena. Local Health Care: Cookeville Regional Medical Center CFO Tommye Rena Wells announced she’ll retire July 3 after decades at the hospital, including becoming its first female CFO in 2020. SNAP Fight: A federal judge blocked Trump-era SNAP waivers that would have limited what people can buy with benefits, including soda and candy, striking down rules in Tennessee and other states. Memphis Schools: A parent group is rallying state takeover supporters as Memphis-Shelby County Schools heads toward a July 1 shift in control. Business & Growth: Ascension Saint Thomas broke ground on a $148.5M Clarksville hospital campus expected to open with 44 beds and expand. Food Prices Hit Home: A survey finds Tennessee families are buying less fresh produce and spending more on fruits and vegetables as grocery costs rise.
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